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Which of the following is evolved/deposited at anode when electrolysis of molten NaCl using inert platinum electrodes is carried out?

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Na(s)
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H2(g)
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HCl(g)
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D
Cl2(g)
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Solution

The correct option is D Cl2(g)
Electrolysis of molten NaCl with Pt electrode:
In molten NaCl , the ions Na+ and Cl are present in molten form
Reaction at anode :
2Cl(l)Cl2(g)+2e
So, chlorine gas is given at anode.

Reaction at cathode :
Na+(l)+eNa(s)
At cathode, sodium metal is there.

Net reaction:
2Na+(l)+2Cl(l)2Na(s)+Cl2(g)2NaCl(l)2Na(s)+Cl2(g)

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