At anode in the electrolysis of fused Na...

At anode in the electrolysis of fused `NaCl`:

A

`Na^(+)` is oxidised

B

`Cl^(-)` is oxidised

C

Cl is reduced

D

Na is reduced

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The correct Answer is:

B

At anode, in the electrolysis of fused `NaCl,Cl^(-)` is oxidsied to `Cl_(2)`.

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