The products of the electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride using carbon electrodes are Anode Cathode...

CHEMISTRY
WAEC 2022

The products of the electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride using carbon electrodes are

Anode Cathode

  • A. chlorine and sodium.
  • B. oxygen and hydrogen.
  • C. chlorine and hydrogen.
  • D. hydrogen and oxygen.

Correct Answer: B. oxygen and hydrogen.

Explanation

Oxygen is produced at the anode and hydrogen is produced at the cathode in dilute NaCl



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