Consider the Electrolysis of a Brine Solution: 2NaCl(aq) + H₂O

question 91

Multiple Choice

Consider the electrolysis of a brine solution: 2NaCl(aq) + H₂O  Cl₂(g) + H₂(g) + 2NaOH(aq)
A 10.0-g sample of sodium chloride was placed in 10.0 g of water. If 3.85 g of Cl₂ was obtained, what was the percent yield of Cl₂?

• A) 95.8%
• B) 38.5%
• C) 19.3%
• D) 63.5%
• E) 19.6%

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