NEETChemistryElectrochemistry
What are the products of electrolysis when molten NaCl is used?
Options
- ASodium metal and Cl 2 gas
- BSodium hydroxide (NaOH) and Cl 2 gas
- CHydrogen gas (H 2 ) and chlorine gas (Cl 2 )
- DSodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H 2 O)
Correct answer
A. Sodium metal and Cl 2 gas
Step-by-step solution
When molten NaCl is used, the products of electrolysis are sodium metal and Cl 2 gas.