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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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On industrial scale, sodium metal is prepared by electrolysis of fused
Options
A NH₃
B NaOH
C NaCl
Correct Answer
D NaO
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sodium metal is industrially produced via the Downs Cell, which involves the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride (NaCl). Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is also electrolyzed for sodium, but NaCl is the primary industrial feedstock.

Hint

The Downs cell uses a common, inexpensive salt.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: CHM 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 988 of 1872
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