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Application of Electrolysis

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During the electrolysis of NaCl, _ is obtained at the cathode whereas ___ is liberated at the anode.

A

N a, C l_{2}

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C l_{2}, N a

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Solution

The correct option is A $N a, C l_{2}$
Option 'a' is the correct answer.

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