Brine is electrolysed by using inert electrodes. The reaction at anode is _____.

Options

A. `Cl^(-)(aq) to (1)/(2) Cl_(2)(g) +e^(-), " " E_("Cell")^(@)=1.36V`
B. `2H_(2)O(l) to O_(2)(g)+4H^(+)+4e^(-), " " E_("Cell")^(@)=1.23 V`
C. `Na^(+)(aq)+e^(-)to Na(s), " " E_("Cell")^(@)=2.71V`
D. `H^(+)(aq)+e^(-) to (1)/(2)H_(2)(g), " " E_("Cell")^(@)=0.00V`

Answer

A