what is calla alkali process and why is it called so
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First you need to know that what is Brine. Brine is an aqueous solution of sodium chloride.
The process in which electricity is passed into brine to form Sodium Hydroxide is knows as Chlor-alkali process.
It's called chlor-alkali because product chlor for chlorine and alkali for NaOH.
The process in which electricity is passed into brine to form Sodium Hydroxide is knows as Chlor-alkali process.
It's called chlor-alkali because product chlor for chlorine and alkali for NaOH.
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Chlor- Alkali Process :-
Sodium chloride(NaCl) is a salt , which is formed as a result of the neutralisation reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide(base).
NaOH + HCl ----------> NaCl + H₂O
Aqueous solution ( solution made in water) , of NaCl is called brine.
When Electricity is passed through a solution , the reaction is called electrolysis.
Hence, during the electrolysis of brine , sodium hydroxide( alkali /base soluble in water) , Chlorine gas , and hydrogen gas are formed .
As in this reaction , an alkali and chlorine gas are formed , this reaction is known as chlor-alkali process ( chlor - chlorine gas , alkali - NaOH)
Chlor- Alkali Process :-
Sodium chloride(NaCl) is a salt , which is formed as a result of the neutralisation reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide(base).
NaOH + HCl ----------> NaCl + H₂O
Aqueous solution ( solution made in water) , of NaCl is called brine.
When Electricity is passed through a solution , the reaction is called electrolysis.
Hence, during the electrolysis of brine , sodium hydroxide( alkali /base soluble in water) , Chlorine gas , and hydrogen gas are formed .
As in this reaction , an alkali and chlorine gas are formed , this reaction is known as chlor-alkali process ( chlor - chlorine gas , alkali - NaOH)
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