NEETChemistryElectrochemistry
What are the products of electrolysis during the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl) solution?
Options
- ASodium metal and Cl 2 gas
- BSodium hydroxide (NaOH), Cl 2 gas, and H 2 gas
- CSodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H 2 O)
- DSodium hydroxide (NaOH) and chlorine gas (Cl 2 )
Correct answer
B. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), Cl 2 gas, and H 2 gas
Step-by-step solution
During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution, the products are NaOH, Cl 2 , and H 2 .