What is the reaction occuring at the anode in Down's process for the extraction of sodium?

4 O H^{-} \to 2 H_{2} O + O_{2} + 4 e^{-}

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N a^{+} + l e^{-} \to N a

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2 C l^{-} \to C l_{2} + 2 e^{-}

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N a O H \to N a^{+} + O H^{-}

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Solution

The correct option is C $2 C l^{-} \to C l_{2} + 2 e^{-}$
In Down's process,
At anode
$2 C l^{-} \to C l_{2} + 2 e^{-}$ reaction occurs.

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