During the electrolysis of fused `NaCl` , which reaction occurs at anode ?
1) Chloride ions are oxidized
2) Chloride ions are reduced
3) Sodium ions are oxidized
4) Sodium ions are reduced

Options

A. Chloride ions are oxidized
B. Chloride ions ar reduced
C. Sodium ions ar oxidized
D. Sodium ions are reduced

Answer

a

Explanation

Fused `NaCl` will give reduction of `Na^(O+)` ion to `Na` at cathode and oxidation of `Cl^(c-)` to `Cl_(2)` anode.