S Block Elements Question 270

Question: When $ NaOH $ is prepared, the gas released is

[CPMT 1996]

Options:

A) $ Cl_2 $

B) $ H_2 $

C) $ O_2 $

D) $ H_2O $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ 2NaCl+2H_2O\to 2NaOH+\underset{Anode}{\mathop{Cl_2}}+\underset{Cathode}{\mathop{H_2}} $