Question #123461
During electrolysis of aq. NaCl solution for 6 hours, 11.2 litres of Cl2 gas at STP is evolved at anode. The current
in amperes passing through the cell during electrolysis is
1
Expert's answer
2020-06-22T09:15:07-0400

moles of chlorine =11.222.4=0.5moles\frac{11.2}{22.4}=0.5 moles

since n factor of chlorine gas is 2

so 0.5 moles accounts for 1 equivalent

and for 1 equivalent 1 Farad of electricity is required

96500=I×6×60×60I=4.467A96500=I\times6\times60\times60\\I=4.467A


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