S Block Elements Question 261

Question: $ NaOH $ is manufactured by electrolysis of brine solution. The products of the reaction are

[KCET 1990]

Options:

A) $ Cl_2 $ and $ H_2 $

B) $ Cl_2 $ and $ Na-Hg $

C) $ Cl_2 $ and $ Na $

D) $ Cl_2 $ and $ O_2 $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ 2NaCl+2H_2O\to 2NaOH+H_2+Cl_2 $