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NEET · Chemistry · Hydrogen
What is the overall reaction for the electrolysis of brine solution?
What is the overall reaction for the electrolysis of brine solution?
Options
- A2H2O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → Cl2(g) + H2(g) + 2Na+(aq) + 2OH–(aq)
- B2H2O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → 2Cl2(g) + 2H2(g) + 2Na+(aq) + 2OH–(aq)
- C2H2O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → 2Cl2(g) + H2(g) + 2Na+(aq) + 2O2–(aq)
- D2H2O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → 2Cl2(g) + O2(g) + 2Na+(aq) + 2OH–(aq)
Correct answer
A. 2H2O(l) + 2Na+(aq) + 2Cl–(aq) → Cl2(g) + H2(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.