Question

Write the products of electrolysis of aq. solution of NaCl at cathode and anode giving reasons.

Answer 1

Since water can be both oxidized and reduced, it competes with the dissolved Na+ and Cl– ions. Rather than producing sodium, hydrogen is produced. Electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride: Electrolysis of aqueous NaCl results in hydrogen and chloride gas. At the anode (A), chloride (Cl-) is oxidized to chlorine