______________ is obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of sodium hydroxide using brine ?
Correct answer: D. Chlorine
- A. Sodium bi-carbonate
- B. Ammonium chloride
- C. Sodium carbonate
- D. Chlorine
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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