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CHM 101 CHM 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

In the Down's process for the industrial production of sodium, what is the primary raw material?
Options
A Sodium hydroxide
B Sodium carbonate
C Sodium chloride
Correct Answer
D Sodium nitrate
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Downs cell electrolyzes molten sodium chloride (NaCl) to produce sodium metal and chlorine gas.

Hint

It's the electrolysis of a common salt.

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