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An aqueous solution of `NaCl` on electrolysis gives `H_(2)(g), Cl_(2)(g),` and `NaOH` accroding to the reaction `:`
`2Cl^(c-)(aq)+2H_(2)Orarr2overset(c-)(O)H(aq)+H_(2)(g)+Cl_(2)(g)`
A direct current of `25A` with a current efficiency of `62%` is passed through `20L` of `NaCl` solution `(20%` by weight`)`. Write down the reactions taking place at the anode and cathode. How long will it take to produce `1 kg ` of `Cl_(2)`? `(` Assume no loss due to evaporation . `)`

A

48.71 hr,1041M

B

2880 min, 1041M

C

17.54 hr, 2M

D

170.54 min, 2M

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