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Question: Extraction of chlorine from brine is based on...

Extraction of chlorine from brine is based on

A

Reduction

B

Displacement

C

Oxidation

D

Evaporation

Answer

Oxidation

Explanation

Solution

The extraction of chlorine from brine is based on oxidation.

2Cl−+2H2O→2OH−+H2+Cl22 \mathrm { Cl } ^ { - } + 2 \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } \mathrm { O } \rightarrow 2 \mathrm { OH } ^ { - } + \mathrm { H } _ { 2 } + \mathrm { Cl } _ { 2 }