Question

In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine ____________.
(i) oxidation of Cl-
ion to chlorine gas occurs.
(ii) reduction of Cl-
ion to chlorine gas occurs.
(iii) For overall reaction ΔGV
has negative value.
(iv) a displacement reaction takes place.


NCERT Class XII
Chemistry - Exemplar Problems

Chapter 6. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Answer 1

(iii) For overall reaction ΔGV
has negative value.

Answer 2

The answer is: (iii)..........................