When brine solution undergoes electrolysis, ____________ formed as a product is used as a disinfectant.

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Chlorine is formed as a product of electrolysis of brine solution which can be used as disinfectant.

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Question 45.
A metal carbonate X on reacts with acid and gives a gas which when passed through a solution Y gives the carbonate back. On the other hand, a gas G that is obtained at the anode during electrolysis of brine is passed on dry Y, it gives a compound Z, used for disinfecting drinking water. Identify X, Y, G and Z.

Q. Consider the following statements

(a) Brine is an aqueous solution of NaCl.
(b) Chlorine is used in swimming pools to disinfect water.
(c)

H_{2}

is used as a fuel.
(d) During electrolysis of brine, chlorine is obtained at anode.
(e)

H_{2}

is liberated at anode during electrolysis of brine.

The correct statements are

During electrolysis of brine, a gas ‘G’ is liberated at anode. When this gas ‘G’ is passed through slaked lime, a compound ‘C’ is formed, which is used for disinfecting drinking water.

(i) Write formula of ‘G’ and ‘C’.

During electrolysis of brine, a gas ‘G’ is liberated at the anode. When this gas ‘G’ is passed through slaked lime, a compound ‘C’ is formed, which is used for disinfecting drinking water.

(ii) State the chemical equation involved.

Q. (a) What happens when a concentrated solution of sodium chloride (brine) is electrolysed? Write the equation of the reaction involved.
(b) Why is the electrolysis of a concentrated solution of sodium chloride known as chlor-alkali process?
(c) Name three products of the chlor-alkali process. State two uses of each of these products.

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