In the context of the Hall-Heroult process for the extraction of Al, which of the following statements is false?
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CO and CO2 are produced in this process
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Al2O3 is mixed with CaF2 which lowers the melting point of the mixture and brings conductivity
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Al3+ is reduced at the cathode to form Al
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Na3AlF6 serves as the electrolyte
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Na3AlF6 serves as the electrolyte