Electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride produces chlorine, Cl 2 (g). The reaction that occurs

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Electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride produces chlorine, Cl2(g). The reaction that occurs at the anode is

2C1 (aq) – Cl2(8) + 2e


A constant electric current deposits 152 g Cl2 in 56.1 min from an aqueous solution of sodium chloride. What is the current?

a. 123 A

b. 61.5 A

c. 30.7 A

d. 6.18 × 105 A

e. 4.36 × 103 A

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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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