Question

The products of chlor-alkali process are:
(a) NaCl, Cl₂ and H₂
(b) H₂, Cl₂ and NaOH
(c) Cl₂, Na₂CO₃ and H₂O
(d) NaOH, Cl₂ and HCl

Answer 1

H₂, Cl₂ and NaOH
The process of electrolysis of sodium chloride solution is called the chlor-alkali process because of the products formed, i.e., H₂, Cl₂ and NaOH. 'Chlor' stands for chlorine and 'alkali' for sodium hydroxide (NaOH).