Question

name the products formed during chloralkali process with its uses

Answer 1

2NaCl + 2H₂O → NaOH + Cl₂ + H₂

The products formed are :-

NaOH : Sodium Hydroxide

Cl₂ : Chlorine

H₂ : Hydrogen

The uses of Sodium hydroxide are :-

• It is used in manufacturing of soaps and detergents.

• It is used in oil-refining.

• It is also used in Paper industry.

The uses of Chlorine are :-

• It is used in manufacturing of bleaching powder.

• It is used in making drinking water safe.

• It is used in manufacturing of chloroform.

The uses of hydrogen are :-

• It it is used to make ammonia for agricultural fertilisers in chemical industry.

• It is also used to remove sulfur from fuels during the oil-refining process.

• It is used in hydrogenation of fats and oils.