During the electrolysis of fused NaCl which reaction occurs at anode?

Question

During the electrolysis of fused NaCl which reaction occurs at anode? (A) Chloride ions are oxidized (B) Chloride ions are reduced (C) Sodium ions are oxidised (D) Sodium ions are reduced

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In fused NaCl, chloride ions are oxidized at anode and it is called oxidation.

Q. During the electrolysis of fused NaCl which reaction occurs at anode?

Chloride ions are oxidized

Chloride ions are reduced

Sodium ions are oxidised

Sodium ions are reduced

In fused NaCl, chloride ions are oxidized at anode and it is called oxidation.