Question

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

Lakhmir Singh Chemistry Class 10

Answer 1

Brine is a solution of sodium chloride ( NaCl ) and water ( H2O ) . When sodium hydroxide and chlorine are allowed to mix , the reaction goes as below :

Cl2 ( aq ) + 2 OH - ( aq ) < =========> OCl- ( aq ) + Cl- ( aq ) + H2O ( l )

Sodium hyprochloride is produced from the above reaction .

Uses of Sodium Hyprochlorite :

1) It is an active ingredient in bleaching powder .
2) It is used as disinfectant .
3) It is used in cleaning water .

Answer 2

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