During extraction of sodium by Down's cell process CaCl2 is mixed with NaCl, which lowers the fusion β AITS & Test Series Chemistry Question
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During extraction of sodium by Down's cell process CaCl2 is mixed with NaCl, which lowers the fusion temperature, the main reason(s) for lowering the fusion temperature is:

Answer: D
π‘ Solution & Explanation
Melting point of sodium (Na) is 371 K (approx), hence it is obtained in liquid state even at 850 K, the temperature of operation.
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