MHT CET20242 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryElectrochemistryActual
Which from following is NOT true about electrolysis of molten NaCl ?
Options
- ACl ₂ gas is liberated at anode.
- BNa is deposited at cathode.
- CThe decomposition of NaCl into Na _ ( s ) and Cl _ 2( ~g ) is spontaneous.
- DElectrical energy is used to carry out the reaction.
Correct answer
C. The decomposition of NaCl into Na _ ( s ) and Cl _ 2( ~g ) is spontaneous.
Step-by-step solution
The decomposition of NaCl into Na _ ( s ) and Cl _ 2( ~g ) is not spontaneous as cell potential for the process is negative.