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)

chlorine

Answer 2

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