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In Bayer's process, the crushed ore is treated with ______ .

  1. hot concentrated caustic soda (NaOH)

  2. cold dilute caustic soda (NaOH)

  3. hot concentrated caustic potash (KOH)

  4. cold dilute caustic potash (KOH)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bayer's process is the industrial refining process to refine bauxite to produce alumina. In this process, the crushed ore is treated with hot concentrated caustic soda (NaOH).