Extraction of chlorine from brine is based on:

reduction

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displacement

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oxidation

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evaporation

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Solution

The correct option is C oxidation
In the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis of brine, oxidation of ${C l}^{-}$ ion to chlorine gas occurs.
$2 {C l}^{-} + 2 H_{2} O \to 2 {O H}^{-} + H_{2} + {C l}_{2}$

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