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When an aqueous solution of sodium chlor...

When an aqueous solution of sodium chloride is electrolysed using platinum electrodes, the ion discharged at the electrodes are

A

sodium and gydrogen

B

Sodium and chloride

C

hydrogen and chloride

D

hydroxyl and xhloride

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The correct Answer is:
C

As the reduction potential of hydrogen is lower than that of sodium, it will be discharged at the cathode and chloride will be discharged at the anode.
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