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The reaction occurring at cathode in Nelson's cell is :

A

`1/2 Cl_(2)(g)+e^(-) rarr Cl^(-)(aq)`

B

`Pb^(2+)(aq)+2e^(-) rarr Pb(s)`

C

`H_(2)O(l) +e^(-) rarr OH^(-) (aq)+1//2 H_(2)(g)`

D

`Cl^(-)(aq) rarr 1/2 Cl_(2)(g)+e^(-)`

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