During electrolysis of molten NaCl, some water was added. What will happen?

Electrolysis will stop

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Hydrogen will be evolved

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Some amount of caustic soda will be formed

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A fire is likely

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Solution

The correct options are
B Some amount of caustic soda will be formed
C Hydrogen will be evolved
D A fire is likely
$N a + H_{2} O \to N a O H (caustic soda) + \frac{1}{2} H_{2} + Q$
A fire is likely to take place due to vigorous reaction of sodium with water.

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