Question

When chlorine and sodium hydroxide being produced during the electrolysis of brine are allowed to mix, a new chemical is formed. Name the chemical and write its uses.

Answer 1

Answer:

I think hydrogen is the answer

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Brine is a solution of sodium chloride $( NaCl )$ and water $( H_2O )$ . When sodium hydroxide and chlorine are allowed to mix , the reaction goes as below :

       $Cl_2 ( aq ) + 2 OH - ( aq )\rightarrow OCl- ( aq ) + Cl- ( aq ) + H_2O ( l )$

• Sodium hydrochloride is generated from the above action.

Uses of Sodium Hypochlorite:

• It is an active ingredient in bleaching powder.
• It is used as disinfectant.
• It is used in cleaning water.

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