Which of the following is the most adverse factor challenging the choice of mercury electrolytic cell process for the production of caustic soda ?

Which of the following is the most adverse factor challenging the choice of mercury electrolytic cell process for the production of caustic soda ?

A. High cost of mercury
B. High specific gravity of mercury
C. Non-availability of high purity mercury
D. Pollution of water stream by mercury

Pitch (a product of coal tar distillation) is always mixed with creosote oil, when it is to be burnt in a burner, because__________________?

Pitch (a product of coal tar distillation) is always mixed with creosote oil, when it is to be burnt in a burner, because__________________?

A. Its calorific value is very less
B. Tar neutralises the residual acids present in pitch
C. It reduces viscosity and imparts fluidity for its transportation through pipelines at economic
pressure drop

D. All A, B. and C.