Write a Balanced Chemical Equation for the Electrolysis of Brine $\ell$

question 75

Multiple Choice

Write a balanced chemical equation for the electrolysis of brine (salt water) .

• A) 2 NaCl(aq) + 2 H₂O( \(\ell\) ) ? 2 Na(s) + 2 HCl(aq) + O₂(g)
• B) 2 NaCl( \(\ell\) ) ? 2 Na( \(\ell\) ) + Cl₂(g)
• C) 2 NaCl(aq) + O₂(g) ? Na₂O₂(s) + Cl₂(g)
• D) 4 NaCl(aq) + O₂(g) ? 4 Na(s) + 2 OCl₂(g)
• E) 2 NaCl(aq) + 2 H₂O( \(\ell\) ) ? Cl₂(g) + 2 NaOH(aq) + H₂(g)

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