Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Question 70

Question: During the electrolysis of fused $ NaCl, $ which reaction occurs at anode [NCERT 1973; AFMC 1992; MP PMT 2002]

Options:

A) Chloride ions are oxidized

B) Chloride ions are reduced

C) Sodium ions are oxidised

D) Sodium ions are reduced

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In fused $ NaCl $ chloride ions are oxidized at anode and it is called oxidation.



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