Question

What will be the effect of pH on an aqueous solution of sodium chloride when it is
electrolyzed? Justify by writing the net cell reaction.

Answer 1

Answer:

Electrolysis of sodium chloride is an important process to manufacture many bulk chemicals of commercial utility, like chlorine, sodium hydroxide etc. Sodium chloride is electrolyzed either in a molten state or in aqueoussolutions. Electrolysis is, also done in the presence of additional salts to aid the redox reactions.