______________ is obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of sodium hydroxide using brine ?

Correct answer: A. Chlorine

  • A. Chlorine
  • B. Ammonium chloride
  • C. Sodium carbonate
  • D. Sodium bi-carbonate

Explanation

The chlor-alkali process electrolyses brine to produce sodium hydroxide along with chlorine and hydrogen. Chlorine is therefore the listed by-product obtained during caustic soda manufacture.

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