The overall reaction taking place at anode during electrolysis of fused sodium chloride using suitable electrode is
The overall reaction taking place at anode during electrolysis of fused sodium chloride using suitable electrode is
A. Oxidation of Chlorineions
B. Reduction of sodium ions
C. Reductions of chlorine
D. Oxidation of sodium atoms
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Electrolysis of fused NaCl
`NaCl to Na^(+) + Cl^(-)`
At cathode `(-Ve)`
`2Na + 2e^(-) to 2Na` (Reduction)
At anode `(+Ve)`:
`2Cl^(-) to Cl_(2) + 2e^(-)` (Oxidation)
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