In the industrial production of which of the following, molecular hydrogen is obtained as a bye product.

In the industrial production of which of the following, molecular hydrogen is obtained as a bye product.
  1. Na2CO3
  2. NaOH
  3. Na metal
  4. NaHCO3

Solution

NaOH is produced in Nelson cell using Brine solution.

Reaction taking place will be

Cathode: 2H2O+2e-H2+2OH-

Anode: 2Cl-Cl2+2e-

In solution Na++OH-NaOH

So, H2 gas is released at cathode during preparation of NaOH.

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