S Block Elements Question 75
Question: In the manufacture of metallic sodium by the fused salt electrolysis (Down’s process) a small amount of calcium chloride is added to
Options:
A) improve the electrical conduction
B) increase the temperature of electrolysis
C) Bring down the melting temperature
D) Stabilize the metallic sodium
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] $ CaCl_2 $ Brings down the melting temperature from 1075 K to 850 K.
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