Question

What is electrolysis of Brine called?

Answer 1

1. Brine is the aqueous solution of sodium chloride (NaCl).
2. Electrolysis of brine $\left(\mathrm{NaCl}\right)$ is called Chlor-alkali process.
3. The product formed during Electrolysis of Brine is Chlorine gas (Chlor) and a base (alkali).$2\mathrm{NaCl}\left(\mathrm{s}\right)+2{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}\left(\mathrm{aq}\right)\to 2\mathrm{NaOH}\left(\mathrm{s}\right)+{\mathrm{Cl}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)+{\mathrm{H}}_2\left(\mathrm{g}\right)$
4. This is a large-scale method used to produce chlorine from salt.