What is chlor-alkali process ? Give chemical reaction for process.

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Solution :When electricity is made to pass through an AQUEOUS solution of NACL, it decomposes to form NaOH. This process is called chlor-alkali processbecause of two products-chlor for Chlorine and alkali for SODIUM hydroxide.
`2NaCl(aq) + 2H_2O (l) to 2NaOH (aq) + Cl_2 (g) + H_2(g)` .
It is used in fertilizers, PVC, CFCS, Pesticides, paper making, artificial, fibres, soap and detergents.

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