Question

In producing chlorine through electrolysis, 100 W power at 125 V is being consumed. How much chlorine per minute is liberated? (ECE of chlorine is \( 0.367 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{kg/C} \))

• A. 24.3 mg
• B. 16.6 mg
• C. 17.6 mg
• D. 21.3 mg

Hint:

The amount of substance liberated in electrolysis is proportional to the current and time.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Use the formula for electrolysis.
The mass of chlorine liberated is given by: \[ m = ECE \times I \times t \] where \( I \) is the current and \( t \) is the time.
Step 2: Calculate the mass.
Substitute the values and calculate the mass liberated per minute.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{17.6 \, \text{mg}} \]