Which gas is formed at the anode in the chlor-alkali process?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Chlorine
The chlor-alkali process electrolyses brine. At the anode, oxidation occurs: chloride ions lose electrons and form chlorine gas, represented by 2Cl⁻ → Cl₂ + 2e⁻. Hydrogen is formed at the cathode by reduction of water. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are not the characteristic anode products in this process, so chlorine, option B, is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Chlorine
Why is this the correct answer?
The chlor-alkali process electrolyses brine. At the anode, oxidation occurs: chloride ions lose electrons and form chlorine gas, represented by 2Cl⁻ → Cl₂ + 2e⁻. Hydrogen is formed at the cathode by reduction of water. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are not the characteristic anode products in this process, so chlorine, option B, is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Science question. Chapter: Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour. Topic: Acids, Bases, and Salts.
