During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride the cathodic reaction is
During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride the cathodic reaction is
A. Oxidation of `Cl^(-)` ion
B. Reduction of `Na^(+)` ion
C. Reduction of `H_(2)O`
D. Oxidation of `H_(2)O`
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Correct Answer - C
At the cathode `H_(2)O` is reduced more easily than `Na^(+)` ions . (SRP of `H_(2)O gt Na^(+)`)
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