What is chlor-alkali process?Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved in this process, to justify your answer.
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chemical equation for the process 2NaCl (aq) + 2H2O (l) ? 2NaOH (aq) + Cl2 (g) + H2 (g) Chlorine gas is liberated at the anode while hydrogen gas is liberated at the cathode.
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It is a type of decomposition reaction.
When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (called brine), it decomposes to form sodium hydroxide.
The process is called the chlor-alkali process because of the products formed- chlor for chlorine and alkali for sodium hydroxide.
2NaCl (aq) + 2H2O (l) = 2NaOH (aq) + Cl2 (g) + H2 (g)
Chlorine gas is liberated at the anode while hydrogen gas is liberated at the cathode.
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