Which of the following is the most adverse factor challenging the choice of mercury electrolytic cell process for the production of caustic soda? (A) High cost of mercury (B) High specific gravity of mercury (C) Non-availability of high purity mercury (D) Pollution of water stream by mercury

Which of the following is the most adverse factor challenging the choice
of mercury electrolytic cell process for the production of caustic soda?
(A) High cost of mercury
(B) High specific gravity of mercury
(C) Non-availability of high purity mercury
(D) Pollution of water stream by mercury
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(D) Pollution of water stream by mercury
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Last Answer : (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) Both (B) & (C)

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