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During the electrolysis of carnallite, `MgCl_(2)` is decomposed and not KCl. This is because of :

A

lower decomposition voltage of `MgCl_(2)` then that of KCl

B

reverse reaction `MgCl_(2) + 2K rarr Mg + 2KCl`
If KCl is decomposed under other expermental condition

C

both (A) and (B)

D

none of the above

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