The product, which is not obtained during the electrolysis of brine solution is : (A) HCl (B) H2 (C) NaOH (D) Cl2

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The product, which is not obtained during the electrolysis of brine solution is :

(A) HCl
(B) H2
(C) NaOH
(D) Cl2

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

NaCl  Na+ + Cl– H2O H+ + OH– At Cathode At Anode 2H+ + 2e–  H2 2Cl–  Cl2 + 2e– NaOH will be formed in solution HCl is not obtained.

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