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What is cloralkali process? |
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Answer» When electricity is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride (brine), it decomposes to form sodium hydroxide. This process is called chlor-alkali process. 2NaCl(aq) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2(g) + H2(g)\xa0Sodium chloride Sodium hydroxide Chlorine gas The chloralkali process is an industrial process for the electrolysis of sodium chloride. It is the technology used to produce chlorine and sodium hydroxide which are commodity chemicals required by Industry |
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