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Chemistry Question on Electrochemistry

During electrolysis of NaOH

A

H2H_2 is liberated at cathode

B

O2O_2 is liberated at cathode

C

H2H_2 is liberated at anode

D

O2O_2 is liberated at anode.

Answer

O2O_2 is liberated at anode.

Explanation

Solution

During electrolysis of NaOHNaOH (molten), O2O_2 if liberated at anode. 4OH>2H2O+O2+4e4OH^- {->} 2H_2O + O_2 + 4e^-