Which of the reactions occurs at the anode during the electrolysis of a very dilute aqueous solution of sodium chloride?

a

OH- - e → OH

b

CIsup>- - e → CI

c

OHsup>- + CIsup>-HCI + O2

d

Na+ - esup>- Hg (Na)/(Hg) amalgam

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Godbless236
3 years ago

A is the answer .they only did not write the ionization correctly .anions ionise on the right side of equations

Anzyumoh
4 years ago

B is correct Cl^-(aq) -e^-=Cl

victormcv
9 years ago

the answer is A

Nobileez
1 year ago

The answer is B

fatolo
9 years ago

No answer. At the cathode reduction takes place and at the anode oxidation..it shud b 40H-2H20+202+2E

chukumzulumoke
1 year ago

the answer is A bcuz the said a very dilute solution which means effect of concentration won't make cl to be discharged

usadara
2 years ago

the answer is B because cl- is discharge at the anode not oH-. reference essential chemistry p151.

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