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In the industrial production of which of the following, molecular hydrogen is obtained as a bye product.
ChemistryElectrochemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (24 Jun Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Na2CO3
  • B NaOH
  • C Na metal
  • D NaHCO3
Solution:
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The correct answer is: NaOH

NaOH is produced in Nelson cell using Brine solution.

Reaction taking place will be

Cathode: 2H2O+2e-H2+2OH-

Anode: 2Cl-Cl2+2e-

In solution Na++OH-NaOH

So, H2 gas is released at cathode during preparation of NaOH.

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