Home / Aptitude Tests / Chemistry / In the electrolysis ...

In the electrolysis of a concentrated solution of sodium ...

In the electrolysis of a concentrated solution of sodium chloride using electrodes, which of the following ions are discharged at the cathode and anode respectively?

A.

Na+ and Cl-

B.

Na+ and OH-

C.

H+ and OH-

D.

H+ and Cl-

Correct answer is D

In the electrolysis of conc. NaCl,

anions = \(Cl^- and  OH^-\)

cations = \(H^+ and   Na^+\)

So, hydrogen ion will migrate to the cathode, and Cl ion will migrate to the anode at the expense of hydroxide ion because of higher concentration in the solution