When the concentrated aqueous solution of substance X is electrolysed, then $N a O H, C l_{2} a n d H_{2}$ are produced. Name the substance X. What is the special name of this process?

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Substance X is Brine( aqueous solution of sodium chloride). The process is called as " Chlor- Alkali process because of Chlor for chlorine which is formed as product and alkali for production of NaOH.

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