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During the electrolysis of carnallite, `MgCl_(2)` is decomposed and not KCl. This is because of :

A

lower decomposition voltage of `MgCl_(2)` than that of KCl

B

reverse reaction `MgCl_(2)+2K to Mg +2KCl ` if KCl is decomposed under other experimental condition

C

both (a) and (b)

D

none of the above

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