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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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The correct Answer is:
B, C, D
`2Na" (at cathode)"+2H_(2)Orarr 2NaOH +H_(2)+"Heat"`
As the reaction is exothermic, hydrogen can evolve with fire.
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