During the electrolysis of fused $N a C l$ , which reaction occurs at the anode?

Chloride ions are oxidized

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Chloride ions are reduced

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Sodium ions are oxidized

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Sodium ions are reduced

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The correct option is A Chloride ions are oxidized

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