Q.

Magnesium is extracted by electrolyting fused magnesium chloride containing NaCl and 

CaCl2 using.

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a

the nickel container as cathode and iron anode

b

a nickel cathode and a graphite anode

c

the iron container as anode a nickel cathode

d

the iron container as cathode and a graphite rod as anode

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

By electrolyzing fused magnesium chloride including NaCI and CaCl2 with an iron container acting as the cathode and a graphite rod acting as the anode, magnesium may be recovered.

Graphite serves as the anode and an iron container serves as the cathode in the electrolysis reduction of MgCl2.Hence Correct option is C

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