Assertion `(A):` The electrolysis of `NaCl` solution gives `H_(2)(g)` at cathode and `Cl_(2)(g)` at anode.
Reason `(R) : Cl_(2)` has higher oxidation potential than `H_(2)O`

Options

A. If both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the true explanation of the assertion
B. if both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the true explanation of the assertion.
C. if assertion is true, but reason is false.
D. If both assertion and reason are false.

Answer

C

Explanation

Correct R. chlorine has higher reduction potential than water but lower discharge potential.