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What is the reaction occuring at the anode in Down's process for the extraction of sodium ?

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`2CI^(Θ)rarr CI_(2)+2e^(Θ)`

B

`4overset(Θ)OH rarr 2H_(2)O+O_(2)+4e^(Θ)`

C

`Na^(o+)+e^(Θ)rarr Na`

D

`NaOH rarr Na^(o+)+overset(Θ)OH`

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