Question

What is chlor-alkali process?write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved in this process to justify your answer

Answer 1

Answer:

When electricity is passed through the aqueous solution of sodium chloride( also called as brine), it decomposes to sodium hydroxide this is chlor alkali process. the products are sodium hydroxide, chlorine and hydrogen.

EQ:  2NaCl+2H2O----ELECTROLYSIS-----2NaOH+Cl2+H2

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Explanation:

Answer 2

Following is the 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.