Extraction of chlorine from brine solution is based on:

Acidification

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Oxidation

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Reduction

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Chlorination

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Solution

The correct option is B Oxidation
The extraction of $c h l o r i n e$ from a brine solution is based on oxidation.
$C l^{-}$ ion is oxidised to $C l_{2}$
$C l^{-} \to \frac{1}{2} C l_{2} + e^{-}$
Loss of electron is known as oxidation.

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