NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
How is chlorine gas typically prepared industrially?
Options
- ABy heating manganese dioxide with concentrated hydrochloric acid
- BBy the action of hydrochloric acid on potassium permanganate
- CBy heating calcium hypochlorite with sulfuric acid
- DBy the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution (brine)
Correct answer
D. By the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution (brine)
Step-by-step solution
Chlorine gas is typically prepared industrially by the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution (brine).