Q4 / 150 · MHT CET 2019 (Shift 1) · Chemistry

Which among the following is correct for electrolysis of brine solution?

  • A
    O2 gas is liberated at cathode
  • B
    Sodium metal is collected at anode
  • Correct answer
    C
    H2 gas is liberated at cathode
  • D
    Cl2 gas is liberated at cathode

Solution

In electrolysis of brine solution, H2 gas is liberated at cathode. The solution contains four ions Na+,Clθ,H+ and OθH ions. There occurs a race amongst them for their discharge at their respective electrodes.
Following electrode reactions are possible:
Cathode 2H2Ol+2e-→H2g+2O-Haq
Anode         2Cl-aq→Cl2g+2e-
In this electrolysis, H2 at cathode and Cl2 at anode are given off.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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