Question

ii) When a dilute solution of sodium chloride is used, chlorine is not formed at the

positive electrode (anode), a different gas is produced. Name this gas​

Answer 1

Answer:

When an electric current is passed through concentrated sodium chloride solution, hydrogen gas forms at the negative electrode , chlorine gas forms at the positive electrode, and a solution of sodium hydroxide also forms. You might have expected sodium metal to be deposited at the negative electrode