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Q. Assertion : Electrolysis of $NaCl_{(aq)}$ produces Na metal.
Reason : $Na^+$ is obtained at cathode.

AIIMSAIIMS 2018Electrochemistry

Solution:

Electrolysis of brine solution (NaCl(aq)) produces NaOH, H2 and Cl2.
Hydrogen gas is obtained at cathode.