Electrolysis of aqueous solution of Brine (NaCl) gives
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a
Cl2
b
H2
c
NaOH
d
None of these
answer is A.
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The reaction at the cathode is:2H2O(l)+2e−→H2(g)+2OH−The reaction at the anode is:Cl−→12Cl2(g)+1e−The overall reaction is as follows:NaCl(aq)+H2O(l)→Na+(aq)+OH−(aq)+12H2(g)+12Cl2(g)