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What are the products of electrolysis during the electrolysis of...
What are the products of electrolysis during the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl) solution?
Options
- ASodium metal and Cl2 gas
- BSodium hydroxide (NaOH), Cl2 gas, and H2 gas
- CSodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H2O)
- DSodium hydroxide (NaOH) and chlorine gas (Cl2)
Correct answer
B. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), Cl2 gas, and H2 gas
Step-by-step solution
During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution, the products are NaOH, Cl2, and H2.