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In electrolysis of very dilute of `NaOH` using platinum electrodes

A

`H_(2) ` is evolved at cathode and `O_(2)` at anode

B

`NH_(3)` is produced at anode

C

`Cl_(2)` is obtained at cathode

D

`O_(2)` is produced at cathode and `H_(2)` at anode.

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a
Reduction and oxidation of `H_(2)O` occurs to give `H_(2)` at cathode and `O_(2)` at anode.
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