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Aqueous NaCl solution is electrolyzed using platinum electodes. What is the product formed at cathode?

A

Na

B

`H_(2)`

C

`O_(2)`

D

`Cl_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
On electrolysis of NaCl with Pt electrodes `H_(2)` is formed at cathode (-ve electrode).
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