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The electrolysis of molten KCl. MgCl(2) ...

The electrolysis of molten KCl. `MgCl_(2) . 6H_(2)O` gives

A

Mg Only

B

Potassium only

C

Mg and `Cl_(2)`

D

P and Mg

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The correct Answer is:
C

Since, reduction potential of Mg is higher. Hence it gets reduced easily.
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