During electrolysis of a saturated solution of sodium chloride, where is :(a) Chlorine formed?
(b) Hydrogen formed?
(c) Sodium hydroxide formed?

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 10

During the electrolysis of a saturated solution of sodium chloride

(a) Chlorine gas is formed at the anode.

(b) Hydrogen gas is formed at the cathode.

(c) Sodium hydroxide is formed near the cathode.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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