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If Pt is used as cathode in the electrolysis of aqueous NaCl solution, the ion reduced at cathode is :

A

`Na^(+)+e^(-) to Na`

B

`Na to Na^(+)+e^(-)`

C

`Cl+e^(-) to Cl^(-)`

D

`Cl to Cl +e^(-)`

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