S Block Elements Question 67

Question: $ NaOH $ is prepared by the electrolysis of:

Options:

A) aqueous solution of sodium chloride with platinum electrodes

B) molten sodium chloride with graphite anode and iron cathodes

C) sodium carbonate with platinum electrodes

D) sodium carbonate with nickel electrodes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] At anode: $ 2C{{l}^{-}}\to Cl_2+2e $ At cathode: $ 2{{H}^{+}}+2{{e}^{-}}\to H_2 $