When a molten ionic hydride is electrolysed. | CHEMISTRY - ELECTROLYTIC CELLS AND ELECTROLYSIS | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

When a molten ionic hydride is electrolysed.

A

Hydrogen is liberated at the cathode

B

Hydrogen is liberated at the anode

C

There is no reaction

D

$\Delta_{m}$ ions produced migrate to the cathode

Answer

Hydrogen is liberated at the anode

Explanation

Solution

On electrolysis molten ionic hydride liberate $H_{2}$ at the anode.