What is the chemical name of bauxite?
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Hydrated aluminum oxide
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Ascorbic acid
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Oxalic acid
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Aluminum chloride
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Bauxite is an ore primarily composed of hydrated aluminum oxide minerals, including gibbsite (Al(OH)3), boehmite (AlO(OH)), and diaspore (AlO(OH)). The term 'hydrated aluminum oxide' accurately describes this chemical composition, making option A correct.