Q.

Which one of the following statements is correct for electrolysis of brine solution                  [2023]

1 OH- is formed at cathode  
2 Cl2 is formed at cathode  
3 O2 is formed at cathode  
4 H2 is formed at anode  

Ans.

(1)

Brine solution – NaCl(aq)

At Cathode:  H2O(l)+e-12H2(g)+OH-(aq)

At Anode:  Cl-(aq)12Cl2(g)+e-