Which one of the following statements is correct for electrolysis of brine solutions? (A) OH– is for — JEE Mains Chemistry Past Papers Chemistry Question
Question
Which one of the following statements is correct for electrolysis of brine solutions? (A) OH– is formed at cathode (B) Cl2 is formed at cathode (C) O2 is formed at cathode (D) H2 is formed at cathode
Answer: A
💡 Solution & Explanation
Brine solution – NaCl(aq) at Cathode : H2O() + e– 1 H2 (g) + OH– (aq) at Anode : Cl–(aq) 1 Cl2(g) + e–
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