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Question

During the electrolysis of fused sodium chloride, which reaction occurs at anode?

A

Chloride ions are oxidized

B

Chloride ions are reduced

C

Sodium ions are oxidized

D

Sodium ions are reduced

Answer

Chloride ions are oxidized

Explanation

Solution

In fused $NaCl$ chloride ions are oxidized at anode and it is called oxidation.