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Explain why sodium hydroxide is left in the solution after brine (a concentrated solution of sodium chloride ) is electrolysed.

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Sodium hydroxide us formed during the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution.

Step-by-step explanation:

During electrolysis, hydrogen and chloride ions are removed from the solution, whereas sodium and hydroxide ions are left behind in solution.

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