What would be the product of electrolusis if molten ` ICI_3` is electrlysed ?

Options

A. ` I_2` is produced at cathode and ` CI_2` is proluced at anode
B. ` I_2` is produced at cathode and ` I_2` is proluced at anode
C. Botg ` I_2` and ` VI_2` are liberated at both electrodes
D. ` ICI_2` is produced at cathode and `ICI_4` is produced at anode

Answer

C

Explanation

In the molten states `ICI_3` ionises as folws
`1ICI_(3) underset(larr)(rarr)IC_(2)^(+)l_(4)^(-)`.
Hence both `I_2` and `CI_2` are produced at both the elecrtrodes.