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The composition of electrolyte for the manufacture of calcium by electrolytic method is

A

`CaCO_3+CaCl_2`

B

`CaCl_2+CaF_2`

C

`CaSO_4+CaCl_2`

D

`CaCl_2+KCl`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`CaCl_2+CaF_2`. The function of `CaF_2` is to lower the fusion temperature of the electrolyte from 1047K to 915K.
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