a compound X is formed by an element y which is in the form of pellet. The compound X is also the product of chlor - alkali process. Identify X and Y

X is sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, NaOH)

y is sodium (Na)

Explanation:

The process of industrial electrolysis of sodium chloride solution by which chlorine and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) can be produced is known as the chlor-alkali process as follows;

2NaCl + 2H₂O → Cl₂ + H₂ + 2NaOH

Given that the compound X is formed from a element y which is in the form of a pellet, we have;

The element in the above reaction that can exist as pellet is the silver white metallic sodium pellet

Therefore, the compound X is NaOH and the element y is sodium, Na.