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During the electrolysis of fused NaCl, which reaction occurs at anode ?

A

Reduction of sodium ions

B

Oxidation of sodium ions

C

Reduction of chloride ions

D

Oxidation of chloride ions

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The correct Answer is:
D
`2NaCl overset("Electric current" ) to underset("Cation")(2Na^(+)) + underset("Anion")(2Cl^(-))`
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