During electrolysis of molten $N a O H$ , which of the following ions move towards anode?

H^{+}

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N a^{+}

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O H^{-}

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D $O H^{-}$
Electrolysis of a sodium hydroxide solution produces oxygen at the anode and hydrogen at the cathode.
Hence, ${O H}^{-}$ ions move towards anode during the electrolysis.

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