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.
