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

question 53

Multiple Choice

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

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

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