In the extraction of chlorine from brine _____________.
In the extraction of chlorine from brine _____________.

(i) ΔG° for the overall reaction is negative.

(ii) ΔG° for the overall reaction is positive.

(iii) E° for the overall reaction has a negative value.

(iv) E° for the overall reaction has a positive value.

 

Correct Answers:

(ii) ΔG° for the overall reaction is positive.

(iii) E° for the overall reaction has a negative value.

Explanation: In the extraction of chlorine from brine, the ΔG° value is positive and the E° value is negative.