In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine ____________.

Question:

In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine ____________.

(i) oxidation of Cl– ion to chlorine gas occurs.

(ii) reduction of Cl– ion to chlorine gas occurs.

(iii) For the overall reaction, ∆Gᶱ has a negative value.

(iv) a displacement reaction takes place.

Solution:

Option (iii) is the answer.

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