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Which one of the following statements is correct for electrolysis of brine solution?

ChemistryElectrochemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (31 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Cl2 is formed at cathode
  • B O2 is formed at cathode
  • C H2 is formed at anode
  • D OH-is formed at cathode
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The correct answer is: OH-is formed at cathode

Brine solution is the concentrated solution of NaCl in water.

 NaCl (aq.)Na(aq) ++Cl(aq) +

The cathode will attract the sodium ions from the sodium chloride and hydrogen ions from the water. The hydrogen ions gain 2 electrons and are reduced to form hydrogen molecules.

2H+ (aq) + 2e-  H2 (g)

2H2O + 2e  H2 (g) + 2OH (aq)

The anode will attract the hydroxide ions from the water and chlorine ions from sodium chloride. The chlorine ions lose 2 electrons and get oxidised.

Cl2  2Cl + 2e

Na+ + OH  NaOH

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