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On electrolysis of aqueous NaCl solution using platinum (Pt) electrodes, the product obtained at anode will be

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Hydrogen gas
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Oxygen gas
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Chlorine gas
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Ozone gas
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Solution

The correct option is C Chlorine gas
Electrolysis of aqueous NaCl solution using Pt electrodes gives H2 (g) at cathode and Cl2 (g) at anode.

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