Why is potassium fluoride added to the electrolyte in the extraction of sodium from fused sodium chloride?

a

Pure sodium chloride does not conduct electricity

b

Potassium fluoride prevents the sodium produced from attacking the electrodes

c

Potassium fluride increases conductivity

d

Potassium fluride reduces the temperature at which sodium chloride fuses

e

the potassium fluride acts as a catalyst

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Mopest
1 year ago

Potassium fluoride (KF) is added to the electrolyte to lower the melting point of sodium chloride (NaCl), making it easier to maintain the electrolyte in a molten state. This reduces the energy required for the process.. So D is the correct answer

Vhitk
1 year ago

An explanation pls

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