Q.

During the electrolysis of fused NaCl, which reaction occurs at anode

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a

Chloride ions are oxidized

b

Sodium ions are reduced

c

Sodium ions are oxidised

d

Chloride ions are reduced

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Cathode: Reduction

Na++1e-Na

Anode: Oxidation

Cl-12Cl2+e-

During electrolysis of NaCl, chloride ions are oxidized at anode and it is called oxidation

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