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Electrolysis of brine gives...

Electrolysis of brine gives

A

NaOH

B

`H_2`

C

`O_2`

D

`Cl_2`

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A,B,D
Electrolysis of brine (aqueous solution of NaCl) yields `Cl_2` (at anode), `H_2` (at cathode) and NaOH solution.
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  • The compound formed during electrolysis of brine is:

    A
    `Cl_2`
    B
    `H_2`
    C
    NaOH
    D
    NaH

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    A
    sodium liberated reacts with water to produce NaOH + `H_2`
    B
    sodium being more electro + ve than hydrogen, `H_2` is liberated at cathode not sodium
    C
    electrolysis cannot take place with brine solution
    D
    None of foregoing

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    A
    sodium liberated reacts with water to propuce `NaOH + H_2`
    B
    sodium being more eleqtro + ve than hydrogen, `H_2` is liberated at cathode not sodium
    C
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    D
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