AIIMS 2000 Chemistry Electrolysis MCQ Question
NaOH is prepared by the electrolysis of
aqueous solution of sodium chloride with platinum electrode
sodium chloride solution with graphite anode and iron cathode
sodium carbonate with platinum electrodes
sodium carbonate with nickel electrodes
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
NaOH is industrially prepared by the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride using platinum electrodes, known as the chlor-alkali process.
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