Which of the following electrolytes is used in Downs' process of extracting sodium metal?
A
NaOH+KCl+KF
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B
NaCl+CaCl2
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C
NaCl+NaOH
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D
NaCl
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Solution
The correct option is BNaCl+CaCl2 This is the modern method which involves the electrolysis of fused NaCl containing CaCl2 to reduce the fusion temperature.