Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 246

Question: During electrolysis of $ NaCl $ solution, part of the reaction is $ N{a^{+}}+{e^{-}}\to Na. $ This is termed as [NCERT 1984]

Options:

A) Oxidation

B) Reduction

C) Deposition

D) Cathode reaction

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ \underset{+1}{\mathop{N{a^{+}}}},+{e^{-}}\to \underset{0}{\mathop{Na}}, $ , means oxidation number is decreased so the reaction is reduction.



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