Mercury electrolytic cells are preferred over diaphragm electrolytic cell (for production of caustic soda), as it (A) Has larger production capacity per unit cell (B) Consumes less power per ton of Cl2 produced (C) Produces high purity (70%) caustic soda directly (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Mercury electrolytic cells are preferred over diaphragm electrolytic cell
(for production of caustic soda), as it
(A) Has larger production capacity per unit cell
(B) Consumes less power per ton of Cl2 produced
(C) Produces high purity (70%) caustic soda directly
(D) All (A), (B) and (C)
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(D) All (A), (B) and (C)
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Last Answer : (C) Lime-soda process

Diaphragm electrolytic cell as compared to mercury electrolytic cell (A) Produces 70% NaOH solution (B) Requires less specific power consumption for the production of chlorine (C) Requires lesser investment for similar capacity (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

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Last Answer : (C) Requires lesser investment for similar capacity

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Last Answer : (D) Pollution of water stream by mercury

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What is the use of caustic soda ?

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Last Answer : Use of Caustic Soda Caustic soda is used in the production of soap and paper , artificial silk and sodium metals. Used in petroleum cleaning and rubber recovery. Used as a reagent in the laboratory. ... etc. Caustic soda is used in refining and recycling of aluminum ore. Used in the paper industry.

What is Caustic Soda ?

Description : What is Caustic Soda ?

Last Answer : Caustic soda is sodium hydroxide ( NaOH) . It is an inorganic compound. It is a white solid. It is available in the market in pellet , flake , granular and liquid concentrations of different concentrations.

What is Caustic Soda Signal ?

Last Answer : Caustic soda signal NaOH.

Caustic Soda Who Say ?

Last Answer : Sodium To hydroxide Caustic Soda Says The signal is NaOH ( sodium ) Hydroxide ), it Extremely Corrosive, Dangerous.