P-Block Elements Ques 115
Question: The electrolysis of a certain liquid resulted in the formation of hydrogen at the cathode and chlorine at the anode. The liquid is
[EAMCET 1979]
Options:
A) Pure water
B) $ H_2SO_4 $ solution
C) $ NaCl $ solution in water
D) $ CuCl_2 $ solution in water
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ 2NaCl+2H_2O\to 2NaOH+\underset{\text{(anode)}}{\mathop{Cl_2}}+\underset{\text{(cathode)}}{\mathop{H_2}} $
