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In the electrolysis of NaCl solution for the manufacture of NaOH by Caster Kellner cell, the ion discharged at the cathode is

A

`Na^(+)`

B

`H^(+)`

C

`O^(2-)`

D

None of these.

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The correct Answer is:
A
`Na^(+)+e^(-)rarrNa`
`Na^(+)` ion gets discharged at mercury cathode.
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