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What happens when some ethyl alcohol is added in the Nelson's cell and the cell is closed ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Nelson Cell**: The Nelson cell is an electrolytic cell used for the production of chlorine and caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) through the electrolysis of brine (saltwater). 2. **Addition of Ethyl Alcohol**: When ethyl alcohol (C2H5OH) is added to the Nelson cell, it interacts with the chlorine produced at the anode during the electrolysis process. 3. **Oxidation Reaction**: At the anode, chlorine (Cl2) oxidizes the ethyl alcohol. The reaction can be represented as: \[ ...
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