6159Chemical EngineeringMedium
Chlorine gas is produced by the electrolysis of brine (NaCl solution with solid NaCl make up) in mercury electrolytic cell. Which of the following is the anodic reaction?
AReduction of Na+ ions
BReduction of Cl- ions
COxidation of Na+ ions
DOxidation of Cl- ions
Correct answer
D. Oxidation of Cl- ions
Explanation
The correct answer is Oxidation of Cl- ions.