2023
Chemistry
POST UTME
Chlorine is produced commercially by
A.
electrolysis of dilute HCl
B.
electrolysis of brine
C.
heating potassium trioxochlorate (V)
D.
neutralization of HCl.
Correct Answer: electrolysis of brine
Explanation
the commercial production of chlorine is achieved by electrolysis of brine. (Brine refers to concentrated NaCl solution). From the electrolysis of brine, we also manufacture: (i) hydrogen (ii) sodium hydroxide
the commercial production of chlorine is achieved by electrolysis of brine. (Brine refers to concentrated NaCl solution). From the electrolysis of brine, we also manufacture: (i) hydrogen (ii) sodium hydroxide
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