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Q.

For extraction of sodium from NaCl the electrolytic mixture  NaCl+KCl+CaCl2 is used. During extraction process, only sodium is deposited on cathode but not K and Ca because :

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a

Na is more reactive than K and Ca

b

Na is less reactive than K and Ca

c

NaCI is less stable than Na3AlF6 and CaCl2

d

the discharge potential of Na+ is less than that of K+ and Ca2+ ions

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

sodium is deposited on the cathode but not K and Ca because the discharge potential of Na ' is less than  that of  K+ and Ca2+ ions 

K and Ca discharge since they are more reactive than Na and have a lower potential for discharge. 

Hence Correct option is D

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