During the electrolysis of aqueous sodiu...

During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride the cathodic reaction is

A

Reduction of sodium ions

B

Oxidation of sodium ions

C

Reduction of chloride ions

D

Oxidation of chloride ions

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The correct Answer is:

D

`2NaCloverset("Electric current")tounderset("Cation")(2Na^(+))+underset("Anion")(2Cl^(-))`.

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