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In the extraction by electrolysis of brine. .............

A

oxidation of ` Cl^(-) ` ion to chlorine gas occurs

B

reduction of ` Cl^(- ) ` ion to chlorine gas occurs

C

for overall reaction ` Delta G^(@) ` has negative value

D

a displacement reaction takes place

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Brine:** - Brine is an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (NaCl). It is commonly used in the electrolysis process to produce chlorine gas, hydrogen gas, and sodium hydroxide. 2. **Electrolysis Process:** - During the electrolysis of brine, an electric current is passed through the solution. This process involves two electrodes: the anode (positive electrode) and the cathode (negative electrode). 3. **Identifying Reactions at Electrodes:** - At the **anode**, oxidation occurs. In this case, chloride ions (Cl⁻) are oxidized to form chlorine gas (Cl₂). - Reaction: 2 Cl⁻ (aq) → Cl₂ (g) + 2 e⁻ - At the **cathode**, reduction occurs. Water (H₂O) is reduced to form hydrogen gas (H₂) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻). - Reaction: 2 H₂O (l) + 2 e⁻ → H₂ (g) + 2 OH⁻ (aq) 4. **Overall Reaction:** - The overall reaction for the electrolysis of brine can be summarized as: - 2 Cl⁻ (aq) + 2 H₂O (l) → Cl₂ (g) + H₂ (g) + 2 OH⁻ (aq) 5. **Analyzing the Options:** - **Option 1:** Oxidation of Cl⁻ into chlorine gas occurs. (Correct) - **Option 2:** Reduction of Cl⁻ into chlorine gas. (Incorrect, as oxidation occurs) - **Option 3:** For the overall reaction, ΔG has a negative value. (Incorrect, ΔG is positive) - **Option 4:** A displacement reaction takes place. (Incorrect, as no displacement occurs) 6. **Conclusion:** - The correct option regarding the electrolysis of brine is **Option 1**: Oxidation of Cl⁻ into chlorine gas occurs. ---

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Brine:** - Brine is an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (NaCl). It is commonly used in the electrolysis process to produce chlorine gas, hydrogen gas, and sodium hydroxide. 2. **Electrolysis Process:** - During the electrolysis of brine, an electric current is passed through the solution. This process involves two electrodes: the anode (positive electrode) and the cathode (negative electrode). ...
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