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Statement-I: If an aqueous solution of `NaCI` is electrolysed, the product obtained at the cathode is `H_(2)` gas and no Na.
Because Statement-II: Gases are liberated faster than the metals.

A

Statement 1 is ture , Statement 2 is true Statement 2 is correct explanation for Statement 9

B

Statement 1 is true Statement 2 is ture Statement 2 is NOT a correct explantion for Statement 9

C

Statement 1 is true statement 2 is ture

D

Statement 1 is false Statement 2 is true

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To solve the question, we need to analyze both statements regarding the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of NaCl. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electrolysis of NaCl**: - When an aqueous solution of NaCl is electrolyzed, it dissociates into Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions. Additionally, water (H₂O) is also present in the solution. 2. **Identifying the Electrolysis Products**: - At the cathode (negative electrode), reduction occurs. We need to compare the standard reduction potentials of the possible reactions: - The reduction of Na⁺ to Na: \[ \text{Na}^+ + e^- \rightarrow \text{Na} \quad \text{(E° = -2.71 V)} \] - The reduction of water (H₂O) to hydrogen gas (H₂): \[ 2 \text{H}_2\text{O} + 2e^- \rightarrow \text{H}_2 + 2 \text{OH}^- \quad \text{(E° = 0 V)} \] 3. **Comparing Standard Reduction Potentials**: - The standard reduction potential for water (0 V) is higher than that for sodium ions (-2.71 V). This indicates that water is reduced preferentially over sodium ions. 4. **Conclusion for Statement-I**: - Therefore, during the electrolysis of NaCl solution, hydrogen gas (H₂) is produced at the cathode instead of sodium metal (Na). Thus, Statement-I is correct. 5. **Analyzing Statement-II**: - Statement-II claims that "gases are liberated faster than the metals." While it is true that gases can often be produced more readily than metals during electrolysis, this statement does not provide a relevant reason for why hydrogen gas is produced instead of sodium metal in this scenario. 6. **Conclusion for Statement-II**: - Since Statement-II does not accurately explain the observation in Statement-I, it is considered false. ### Final Answer: - Statement-I is true, and Statement-II is false. ### Summary: - **Correct Answer**: Statement-I is true, Statement-II is false. ---
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