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Question

At anode in the electrolysis of fused sodium chloride

A

$Na^+$ is oxidised

B

$Cl^-$ is oxidised

C

Cl is reduced

D

Na is reduced

Answer

$Cl^-$ is oxidised

Explanation

Solution

At anode, in the electrolysis of fused $NaCI$ , $Cl^-$ is oxidised to $Cl_2$ .