Chlorine gas is produced by the electrolysis of brine (NaCl solution
with solid NaCl make up) in mercury electrolytic cell. Which of the
following is the anodic reaction?
(A) Oxidation of Na
+
ions
(B) Oxidation of Cl
-
ions
(C) Reduction of Na
+
ions
(D) Reduction of Cl
-
ions

1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Oxidation of Cl
-
ions

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