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Electrolysis of Molten Sodium Chloride Solution

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During extraction of $N a C l$ , chlorine is deposited at :

A

anode

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B

cathode

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C

Depends on sodium

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D

None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A anode
During electrolysis, chlorine gains electrons to form chlorine ions. They are negative ions and is deposited at anode.

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