Question

The products obtained on electrolysis of concentrated aqueous solution of a substance X are NaOH, Cl2 and H2 Name the substance X. (i) What is the special name of this process and why ? (ii) Which gas is liberated at anode ? (iii) List one commercial use of NaOH

Answer 1

Substance X is Brine( aqueous solution of sodium chloride).
1.. The process is called as " Chlor- Alkali process because Chlor for chlorine which is formed as product and alkali for production of. NaoH.
2. Gas which is. liberated at anode is Chlorine.
3. NaOH is used for making soaps and detergents.