MHT CET Chemistry Question (2026) — Solution

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During the electrolysis of molten NaCl , the ions present are Na ^+ and Cl ^-. At the anode, oxidation takes place. The chloride ions ( Cl ^-) migrate to the anode and lose electrons to form chlorine gas. The reaction at the anode is: 2 Cl ^-_ (l) Cl _ 2(g) + 2 e ^- At the cathode, reduction takes place. The sodium ions ( Na ^+) migrate to the cathode and gain electrons to form liquid sodium. The reaction at the cathode is: Na ^+_ (l) + e ^- Na _ (l) Answer: 2 Cl ^-_ (l) Cl _ 2(g) + 2 e ^-