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Poling process:

  1. reduces $SnO _2$ to Sn

  2. oxidizes impurities like iron and removes as scum

  3. uses green poles

  4. uses brown poles


Correct Option: A,B,C
Explanation:

Poling: A refining process of crude metal for removing metal oxide impurities by stirring molten metal in a ladle with a pole of green wood (poles).


In the poling process, the reduction of oxides to metal atom will be done.

Ex: Extraction of copper from copper oxide and Sn from $SnO _2$.

Hence options A,B & C are correct.