Q.

What would be the product of electrolysis if molten NaCl is electrolysed? 

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a

Cl2 is produced at anode and H2 is produced at cathode

b

Both Na and Cl2 are liberated at both electrodes

c

Na is produced at cathode and Cl2 is produced at anode 

d

Cl2 is produced at cathode and Na is produced at anode 

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

In the molten state NaCl ionises as follows 

2NaCl2Na++2Cl-

Thus

Na is produced at cathode and Cl2 is produced at anode.

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