NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsPractice
Which one of the following processes is used for the manufacturing of calcium?
Options
- AReduction with CaO with hydrogen
- BElectrolysis of molten C a (OH) 2
- CElectrolysis of a mixture of anhydrous C a C l 2 and C a F 2
- DReduction of CaO with carbon
Correct answer
C. Electrolysis of a mixture of anhydrous C a C l 2 and C a F 2
Step-by-step solution
Calcium is obtained by electrolysis of a fused mass consisting six parts C a C l 2 and one part C a F 2 at about 700 o C in an electrolytic cell made of graphite which acts as anode and a water cooled cathode of iron. C a C l 2 ⇌ C a 2 + + 2 C l - At anode: 2 C l - → C l 2 + 2 e - At cathode: C a 2 + + 2 e - → C a