During the electrolysis of fused `NaCl` , which reaction occurs at anode ?

Options

A. Chloride ions are oxidized
B. Chloride ions ar reduced
C. Sodium ions ar oxidized
D. Sodium ions are reduced

Answer

a

Explanation

Fused `NaCl` will give reduction of `Na^(O+)` ion to `Na` at cathode and oxidation of `Cl^(c-)` to `Cl_(2)` anode.