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Sodium is made by the electrolysis of a molten mixture of about `40%` NaCl and `60%` CaCl_(2)` because

A

`CaCl_(2)` helps in conduction of electricity

B

This mixture has a lower melting point than NaCl.

C

`Ca^(+)+` can displace Na from NaCl

D

`Ca^(+) +` can reduce NaCl to Na.

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The correct Answer is:
B
This mixture `(CaCl_(2)+NaCl)` has a lower melting point than NaCl.
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