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What is the reaction occuring at the anode in Down's process for the extraction of sodium ?

A

`4OH^(-)rarr2H_(2)O+O_(2)+4e^(-)`

B

`Na^(+)+e^(-)rarrNa`

C

`2Cl rarrCl_(2) +2e^(-)`

D

`NaOHrarrNa^(+)+OH^(-)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
The reaction at anode (+ve electrode) in Down's process is
`2Cl^(-)rarrCl_(2)uarr+2e^(-)`
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