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Today, October 3

Question

In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine _____.

A

Oxidation of $\mathrm { Cl } ^ { - }$ ion to chlorine gas occurs

B

Reduction of $\mathrm { Cl } ^ { - }$ ion to chlorine gas occurs

C

For overall reaction $\Delta \mathrm { G } ^ { \mathbf { o } }$ has negative value

D

A displacement reaction takes place.

Answer

Oxidation of $\mathrm { Cl } ^ { - }$ ion to chlorine gas occurs

Explanation

Solution

In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine, oxidation of $\mathrm { Cl } ^ { - }$ ion to chlorine gas occurs.