Brine is electrolysed by using inert electrodes. The reaction at anode is_______

Options

A. `Cl^(-)(aq.)rarr(1)/(2)Cl_(2)(g)+e^(-), E_("cell")^(o.)=1.36 V`
B. `2H_(2)O(l)rarr O_(2)(g)4H^(+)+4e^(-), E_("cell")^(o.)=1.23V`
C. `Na^(+)(aq.)+e^(-)rarr Na(s), E_("cell")^(o.)=2.71 V`
D. `H^(+)(aq.)+e^(-)rarr(1)/(2)H_(2)(g),E_("cell")^(o.)=0.00V`

Answer

A