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During the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, the product obtained at cathode is ____________.

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During the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, the product obtained at cathode is ____________.

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  • H2(g)

  • Na(s)

  • Cl2(g)

  • O2(g)

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Solution

During the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, the product obtained at cathode is Na(s).

Explanation:

When molten sodium chloride is electrolyzed, pale green Cl2 gas is emitted at the anode, and molten silvery white sodium is generated at the cathode.

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