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An aqueous solution of NaCl on electrolysis gives H2(g),Cl2(g) and NaOH according to the reaction :
2Cl(aq)+2H2O(l)2OH(aq)+H2(g)+Cl2(g)
A direct current of 25 amperes with a current efficiency of 62% is passed. Calculate the time required to produce 1 kg Cl2(g).

A
24.66 hr
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48.7 hr
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96.3 hr
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1.2 hr
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Solution

The correct option is B 48.7 hr
Moles of chlorine in 1 kg are:
Moles(nCl2)=MassMolecular massnCl2=100071=14.08 mol

Reaction at anode:
2Cl(aq)+2eCl2(g)
From the above reaction,
Charge required to produce 1 mol of Cl2=2F
Charge required to produce 14.08 mol of Cl2 =2F×14.08=28.16F=Q

Current efficiency=Current actually used in electricityCurrent passed
0.62=Current actually used in electricity (i)25
i=0.25×62=15.5 A
Time(t)=Qit=28.16×9650015.5×60×60 hr48.7 hr



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