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

question 48

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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