Molten `CuCl_(2)` is electrolysed using platinum electrodes. The reaction occuring at anode is

Options

A. `2Cl^(-) to Cl_(2) (g) + 2e^(-)`
B. `Cl_(2) (g) + 2e^(-) to 2Cl`
C. `Cu^(2+) + 2e^(-) to Cu (s)`
D. `Cu (s) to Cu^(2+) + 2e^(-)`

Answer

A

Explanation

In the electrolysis of `CuCl_(2)`, the reaction at anode is,
`2Cl^(-) to Cl_(2)(g) + 2e^(-)`