The product produced at the cathode when aqueous sodium chloride is electrolyzed:
Correct answer: A. H2
- A. H2
- B. CI2
- C. O2
- D. Na
Explanation
For aqueous solution of NaCl at cathode.H2O is reduced to H2 as its Ered is higher than Na+. 2H2O + 2e- → H2 + 2OH-
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