NEETChemistrys Block Elements
How is sodium hydroxide generally prepared commercially?
Options
- ABy heating sodium metal with oxygen
- BBy the reaction of sodium with water
- CBy the electrolysis of sodium chloride in a Castner-Kellner cell
- DBy the combination of sodium and chlorine gas
Correct answer
C. By the electrolysis of sodium chloride in a Castner-Kellner cell
Step-by-step solution
Sodium hydroxide is generally prepared commercially by the electrolysis of sodium chloride in a Castner-Kellner cell.