An equeous solutioon of `NaCI` is electrolysed with inert electrodes. Write the equations for the reactions taking place at cathode and anode. What happens if `aNO_(3(eq.))` is used instead of `NaCI`?

Explanation

For `NaCI_((eq)), anode: 2CI^(-) rarr CI_(2) +2e^(-)`
`{:(,"cathode",:,2H^(+)+2e^(-),rarrH_(2)),("For"NaNO_(3(eq)),"anode",:,2OH^(-)rarr,H_(2)O+(1)/(2)O_(2)+2e^(-)),(,"cathode",:,2H^(+)+2e^(-),rarrH_(2)):}`