During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride the product obtained at anode is
During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride the product obtained at anode is
- $\mathrm{H}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$
- $\mathrm{Cl}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}$
- $\mathrm{Na}_{(\mathrm{s})}$
- $\mathrm{O}_{2}$
Solution
During the electrolysis of aqueous $\mathrm{NaCl}$,
i. $\mathrm{H}_{2}$ is liberated at cathode
ii. $\mathrm{Cl}_{2}$ gas is released at anode
Asked in: MHT CET 2020 (13 Oct Shift 1)
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