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

The correct answer is D. Potassium fluride reduces the temperature at which sodium chloride fuses

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