S Block Elements Question 277

Question: In which of the following processes, fused sodium hydroxide is electrolysed at a $ 330^{o}C $ temperature for extraction of sodium

[CBSE PMT 2000; AFMC 2001]

Options:

A) Castner’s process

B) Down’s process

C) Cyanide process

D) Both b and c

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Castner’s process used to obtain $ Na $ , by electrolysis of sodium hydroxide.