In the manufacture of caustic soda by Castner Kellner process, the by-products formed are:

H_{2}

C l_{2}

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C l_{2}

O_{2}

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H_{2}

O_{2}

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N_{2}

C l_{2}

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Solution

The correct option is B $H_{2}$ , $C l_{2}$
In Castner- Kellner cell, aqueous sodium chloride is hydrolyzed. The sodium amalgam formed is decomposed with water to form sodium hydroxide.

The by-products obtained in the process are $H_{2}$ and $C l_{2}$ respectively.

Hence, option A is correct.

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