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Q.

The cathode in middle compartment of Castner-Kellner process is 
 

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a

Iron 
 

b

Mercury 
 

c

Graphite 
 

d

Steel 
 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The cathode in the middle compartment of the Castner-Kellner process (as shown in the diagram) is iron.

  • In the central compartment of the cell, an iron cathode is used.
  • This cathode is where sodium ions are discharged to form sodium amalgam, which later reacts to produce sodium hydroxide.
  • The side compartments use graphite anodes.

Final answer:
The cathode in the middle compartment of the Castner-Kellner process is iron.

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