Question

A substance 'A' is produced when electricity is passed through and brine and is used for making soap and detergets. Along with 'A' two more products 'B' and 'C' are also produce in this process
a) What is the process called?
b) Name the product 'A' 'B' and 'C'.

Answer 1

a)It is called Chlor-alkali process
b)The products are NaCl, Hydrogen gas and chlorine gas

Answer 2

1) hydrolysis of aqueous solution of sodium chloride is called chlor alkali process.
NaCl+H2O----------->NaOH+ H2. +Cl2

2) A:sodium hydroxide
B:hydrogen
C:chlorine