Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Ques 243
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.