During the electrolysis of aqueous solution of sodium chloride, pH of the electrolyte

Options

A. Remains constant
B. Gradually increases
C. Gradually decreases
D. Decreases first and then increases.

Answer

B

Explanation

`2H^(+) + 2e^(-) rArr H_(2) uarr`, no of `H^(+)` ions decreases, so basic nature increases.