Calculate the Minimum Voltage Required for the Electrolysis of 1 $\rarr$

question 114

Multiple Choice

Calculate the minimum voltage required for the electrolysis of 1.0 M NaCl in neutral solution.2H₂O + 2Cl^- (1.0 M) $\rarr$ H₂(1 atm) + Cl₂(1 atm) + 2OH^- (1 * 10^-7 M)

• A) 2.19 V
• B) 1.78 V
• C) 0.41 V
• D) -0.41 V
• E) -1.78 V

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