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How is chlorine prepared by electrolytic method ? Explain its reaction with NaOH |
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Answer» Preparation of chlorine by electrolytic method : Chlorine is obtained by the electrolysis of brine solutions (Conc. NaCl). `Cl_(2)` gas is liberated at anode. `2NaCl to2" Na"^(+)+2Cl^(-)` `2" H"_(2)O+2e^(-)to2OH^(-)+H_(2)` (cathode) `2" Cl"^(-) to Cl_(2)+2E^(-)` (anode) i) NaOH : Chlorine reacts with cold dil. NaOH to from sodium hypochlorite. `Cl_(2)+2" NaOH"to"NaCl"+"NaOCl"+H_(2)O` ii) `Cl_(2)` reacts with hot conc. NaOH to form sodium chloride and sodium chlorate. `3Cl_(2)+6" NaOH"to5" NaCl"+"NaClO"_(3)+3" H"_(2)O` |
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