During the electrolysis of fused NaCl, t...

During the electrolysis of fused NaCl, the anodic reaction is

A

Chloride ions are oxidized

B

Chloride ions ar reduced

C

Sodium ions ar oxidized

D

Sodium ions are reduced

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The correct Answer is:

a

Fused `NaCl` will give reduction of `Na^(O+)` ion to `Na` at cathode and oxidation of `Cl^(c-)` to `Cl_(2)` anode.

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