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During electrolysis of molten NaCl, some...

During electrolysis of molten `NaCl,` some water was added. What will happen -

A

electrolysis will stop

B

hydrogen will be evolved

C

some amount of caustic soda will be formed

D

a fire is likely

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B, C, D
`2Na+2H_(2)Orarr2NaOH +H_(2)+"heat".`
Na reacts with `H_(2)O` vigorously to produce a large amount of heat of which `H_(2)` catches fire.
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