During the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride,the electrode reactions are:

  • A
    Anode: $Na^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow Na_{(s)}$,Cathode: $Cl^{-} \rightarrow 1/2 Cl_2 + e^{-}$
  • B
    Anode: $Na_{(s)} \rightarrow Na^{+} + e^{-}$,Cathode: $1/2 Cl_2 + e^{-} \rightarrow Cl^{-}$
  • C
    Anode: $Cl^{-} \rightarrow 1/2 Cl_2 + e^{-}$,Cathode: $Na^{+} + e^{-} \rightarrow Na_{(s)}$
  • D
    Anode: $1/2 Cl_2 + e^{-} \rightarrow Cl^{-}$,Cathode: $Na_{(s)} \rightarrow Na^{+} + e^{-}$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Which of the following substances is a good conductor of electricity?

The product obtained at the anode when $50 \%$ $H_2SO_4$ aqueous solution is electrolysed using platinum electrodes is:

Assertion : $A$ small amount of acid or alkali is added before electrolysis of water.
Reason : Pure water is a weak electrolyte.

Which of the following gases is evolved at the anode during the electrolysis of sodium acetate?

Which metal cannot be obtained from the electrolysis of its aqueous salt solution?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo