The overall reaction taking place at anode during eelctrolysis of fused sodium chloride using suitable electrode is

Options

A. oxidation of chloride
B. reduction of sodium ions
C. redsuction of chlorine
D. oxidation of sodium atoms

Answer

a

Explanation

During the electrolysis of fused NaCI oxidation of sodium atoms takes place at anode and reduction of chlorine at cathode The reaction looks like

hence oxidation takes place at anode