Question

Compound formed by electrolysis of a mixture of ethanol and $NaCl$ is

• A. ethyl chloride
• B. carbon tetrachloride
• C. chlorine
• D. chloroform.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Ethanol is a covalent compound hence, does not undergo electrolysis. Sodium chloride being an ionic compound undergoes electrolysis and $C{l}_{2(g)}$ will be liberated at anode.