S Block Elements Question 273

Question: During the electrolysis of fused sodium chloride, the anodic reaction is

[KCET 1998]

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}^{-}}}} $



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