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Which of the following electrolytes is used in Downs' process of extracting sodium metal?

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NaOH+KCl+KF
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NaCl+CaCl2
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NaCl+NaOH
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NaCl
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Solution

The correct option is B NaCl+CaCl2
This is the modern method which involves the electrolysis of fused NaCl containing CaCl2 to reduce the fusion temperature.

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