Question:

The products formed at cathode and anode by electrolysis of aqueous NaCl solution respectively are

Updated On: May 15, 2024
  • Na, Cl2

  • Na, O2

  • H2, Cl2

  • H2, O2 

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The electrolysis of aqueous NaCl (sodium chloride) solution results in the following products at the cathode and anode:

Cathode: H2 (hydrogen gas) is produced. Anode: Cl2 (chlorine gas) is produced.

Therefore, the correct answer is H2, Cl2.

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Concepts Used:

Electrolysis

Electrolysis:

Electrolysis is the process by which an element is decomposed and undergoes some chemical change under the influence of any electric current. The first-ever electrolysis was executed out by Sir Humphrey Davey in the year 1808. Electrolysis can occur in both Galvanic cells and Electrolytic cells

Applications of Electrolysis:

  1. Electrolytic cells are used for the production of Hydrogen and Oxygen gas from water.
  2. They are used for the large-scale production of pure metals like sodium, copper, magnesium, etc.
  3. They are used to extract Aluminium from Bauxite.
  4. Electrolytic cells are used for electroplating, a process by which a thin protective layer of one metal is formed over another metal, mostly for protection.
  5. Electrolysis is used for the electrorefining of non-ferrous metals.

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