Question

One commercial method of producing Cl2 is by electrolysis of aqueous NaCl.
NaCl(aq) + 2 H2O() Cl2(g) + 2 NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
Owing to environmental concerns, some manufacturers are shifting to the soda-lime method for NaOH production. Explain why this method is environmentally preferred. Write a balanced chemical equation for the production of NaOH from soda ash and lime.

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