Write the Nernst equation for the electrode reaction 2Cl(aq) Cl2(g) + 2e. With this equation, explain

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Write the Nernst equation for the electrode reaction 2Cl(aq) → Cl2(g) + 2e. With this equation, explain why the electrolysis of concentrated sodium chloride solution might be expected to release chlorine gas rather than oxygen gas at the anode.
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General Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1439043998

9th edition

Authors: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon

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