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When fused NaCl undergoes electrolysis the product formed at cathode is

Options

  1. ACl _ 2( ~g )
  2. BNa _ ( s )
  3. CNa - Hg _ (1)
  4. DH _ 2( ~g )

Correct answer

B. Na _ ( s )

Step-by-step solution

- Concept: Electrolysis of fused NaCl leads to the reduction of Na ⁺ ions at the cathode to form N a(s) .

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