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The main reason for using a mercury elec...

The main reason for using a mercury electrolytic cell in NaOH manufacture is that 

A

Hg is toxic

B

Natis discharged at cathode

C

Hg has a high vapour pressure

D

Hg is a good conductor of electricity

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