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In the electrolysis of NaCI solution, fo...

In the electrolysis of NaCI solution, for the manufacture of NaOH, the ion discharged at cathode is `H^(o+)`.

A

Dilute NaCl

B

Very dilute NaCl

C

Fused NaCl

D

Solid NaCl.

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The correct Answer is:
B
In very dilute solution of NaCl, the following reaction takes place on electrolysis.
Anode: `2OH^(-)rarrH_(2)O+1//2O_(2)+2e^(-)`
Cathode: `2H^(+)+2e^(-)rarrH_(2)`
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