In electrolysis of NaCl the product obtained at cathode is_______.

A. Sodium ions

C. Both

B. Chloride ions

D. Remain at the bottom of the cell

¨       In the electrolysis of molten NaCl, the product obtained at the cathode is sodium metal, while the product obtained at the anode is chlorine gas.

¨       In the electrolysis of aqueous NaCl, the product obtained at the cathode is hydrogen gas, while the product obtained at the anode is chlorine gas.



Submitted by :- Jamil Ahmed

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