Q.

The products formed when an aqueous solution of NaBr is electrolyzed in a cell having inert electrodes are :

see full answer

Start JEE / NEET / Foundation preparation at rupees 99/day !!

21% of IItians & 23% of AIIMS delhi doctors are from Sri Chaitanya institute !!
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

H2, Br2 and NaOH

b

H2 and O2

c

Na and Br2

d

 Na and O2

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

The products formed when an aqueous solution of NaBr is electrolyzed in a cell having inert electrodes are H2, Br2 and NaOH.

NaBrNa++Br2H2O+2eH2+2OH

Na++OHNaOH at cathode

BrBr+e 

Br+BrBr2 at anode

So the products are H2 and NaOH (at cathode) and Br2 (at anode).

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

tricks from toppers of Infinity Learn

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
The products formed when an aqueous solution of NaBr is electrolyzed in a cell having inert electrodes are :