$A$ current of $10.0 \, A$ flows for $2.00 \, h$ through an electrolytic cell containing a molten salt of metal $X$. This results in the decomposition of $0.250 \, mol$ of metal $X$ at the cathode. The oxidation state of $X$ in the molten salt is $(F = 96,500 \, C \, mol^{-1})$ (in $+$)

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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