AP EAMCET2001ChemistryElectrochemistry
Molten CuCl ₂ is electrolysed using platinum electrodes. The reaction occurring at anode is
Options
- A2 Cl ⁻ Cl ₂(g)+2 e⁻
- BCl ₂(g)+2 e⁻ 2 Cl
- CCu ²⁺+2 e⁻ Cu (s)
- DCu (s) Cu ²⁺+2 e⁻
Correct answer
A. 2 Cl ⁻ Cl ₂(g)+2 e⁻
Step-by-step solution
In the electrolysis of CuCl ₂ , At anode, 2 Cl ⁻ Cl ₂(g)+2 e⁻