In the industrial production of which of the following, molecular hydrogen is obtained as a byproduct? 2 3 2 2 - 2 - - 2 – (A) NaOH (B) NaCl (C) Na metal (D) Na CO

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In the industrial production of which of the following, molecular hydrogen is obtained as a byproduct? 2 3 2 2 - 2 - - 2 –

(A) NaOH
(B) NaCl
(C) Na metal
(D) Na CO

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A) NAOH. In the industrial production of NaOH , molecular hydrogen is obtained as a byproduct Reaction at cathode: H is obtained as a by product at cathode. 2H O + 2e → H +2OH Reaction at anode: 2Cl → Cl + 2e

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