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}} $



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