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  4. Statement 1: The electrolysis aqueous NaCl solution gives hydrogen at the cathode and chlorine at the anode. Statement 2: Chlorine has higher oxidation potential than water.

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Q. Statement 1: The electrolysis aqueous NaCl solution gives hydrogen at the cathode and chlorine at the anode.
Statement 2: Chlorine has higher oxidation potential than water.

Electrochemistry

Solution:

Correct explanation. Chlorine has higher reduction potential than water but lower discharge potential.