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When an electric current is passed throu...

When an electric current is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium chloride

A

oxygen is evolved at the anode

B

oxygen is evolved at the cathode

C

its pH progressively decreases

D

its pH progressively increases

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The correct Answer is:
D
NaOH is formed by the electrolysis of NaCl(aq) solution. Hence, the pH of the solution goes on increasing.
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