Statement $A$: Extraction of magnesium is done by the electrolysis of a molten mixture of $MgCl_2$,$NaCl$,and $CaCl_2$.
Reason $R$: Calcium chloride acts as a reducing agent.

  • A
    Both Statement $A$ and Reason $R$ are true and Reason $R$ is the correct explanation of Statement $A$.
  • B
    Both Statement $A$ and Reason $R$ are true,but Reason $R$ is not the correct explanation of Statement $A$.
  • C
    Statement $A$ is true,but Reason $R$ is false.
  • D
    Both Statement $A$ and Reason $R$ are false.

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