All of the following metals are generally obtained from their respective salts by the process of electrolytic reduction, except
A
Calcium
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B
Sodium
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C
Mercury
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D
Magnesium
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Solution
The correct option is C Mercury The metal which has very high reactivity is obtained by the process of electrolytic reduction.Ca,Na and Mg are highly reactive but Hg is less reactive hence it cannot be obtained by the electrolytic reduction process.