In the manufacture of NaOH by the electrolysis of NaCl solution , the cathode and anode are separated using a diaphragm because

Options

A. it prevents the reaction between `H_(2)` and `Cl_(2)` formed
B. it prevent the mixing of NaOH and NaCl
C. it prevents the reaction between Na and `Cl_(2)`
D. it increases the yield of NaOH

Answer

A

Explanation

In the manufacture of NaOH by the electrolysis of NaCl solution, the cathode and anode are separated using a diaphragm because, it presents the reaction between `H_(2)` and `Cl_(2)` formed.