A Major Source of Chlorine Gas, , Is from the Electrolysis

question 31

Multiple Choice

A major source of chlorine gas, , is from the electrolysis of brine, which is concentrated salt water, Which of the following is the balanced chemical reaction for this electrolysis reaction?

• A)2 NaCl (aq)+ 2 H₂O → 2 NaOH (aq)+ (g)+ 2 (g)
• B)2 NaCl (aq)+ O → O (aq)+ 2 HCl (aq)
• C)2 NaCl (aq)+ 2 O → 2 Na (s)+ O₂ (g)+ 2 (g)+ (g)
• D)2 NaCl (aq)+ O → 2 NaH (aq)+ O⁻ (aq)

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