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Question

Electrolysis of aqueous solution of Brine (NaCl) gives :

Options

A.Cl2
B.H2
C.NaOH
D.None

Solution

NaCl → Na+ + Cl-
Anode : 2Cl- − 2e- → Cl2
Cathode : Na+ + e- → Na
Na + H2O → NaOH + H2

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