NEETChemistryHydrogen
What is the overall reaction for the electrolysis of brine solution?
Options
- A2H 2 O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → Cl 2 (g) + H 2 (g) + 2Na+(aq) + 2OH–(aq)
- B2H 2 O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → 2Cl 2 (g) + 2H 2 (g) + 2Na+(aq) + 2OH–(aq)
- C2H 2 O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → 2Cl 2 (g) + H 2 (g) + 2Na+(aq) + 2O2–(aq)
- D2H 2 O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → 2Cl 2 (g) + O 2 (g) + 2Na+(aq) + 2OH–(aq)
Correct answer
A. 2H 2 O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → Cl 2 (g) + H 2 (g) + 2Na+(aq) + 2OH–(aq)
Step-by-step solution
The overall reaction for the electrolysis of brine solution is given as shown in option A.