Which one of the following statements is correct for electrolysis of brine solution?
Solution
<b>Cathode :</b> $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(l)}+e^{-} \longrightarrow \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{H}_{2(g)}+\mathrm{OH}_{(a q)}^{-}$
<br/><br/><b>Anode</b> $: \mathrm{Cl}_{(a q)}^{-} \longrightarrow \frac{1}{2} \mathrm{Cl}_{2(g)}+e^{-}$
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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Electrochemistry · Topic: Electrochemical Cells
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