In Down's method for the extraction of sodium, the melting point of the electrolyte is lowered by adding:
A
potassium chloride
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B
calcium chloride
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C
both calcium chloride and potassium flouride
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D
potassium flouride
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Solution
The correct option is C both calcium chloride and potassium flouride In Down’s method for the extraction of sodium , the melting point of the electrolyte is lowered by adding both calcium chloride and potassium fluoride.