S Block Elements Question 273
Question: During the electrolysis of fused sodium chloride, the anodic reaction is
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Options:
A) Reduction of sodium ions
B) Oxidation of sodium ions
C) Reduction of chloride ions
D) Oxidation of chloride ions
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ 2NaCl\xrightarrow{Electriccurrent}\underset{Cation}{\mathop{2N{{a}^{+}}}}+\underset{Anion}{\mathop{2C{{l}^{-}}}} $