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Value of standard electrode potential for the oxidation of ClX− ions is more positive than that of water, even then in the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride, why is ClX− oxidised at anode - Chemistry

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Value of standard electrode potential for the oxidation of \[\ce{Cl-}\] ions is more positive than that of water, even then in the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride, why is \[\ce{Cl-}\] oxidised at anode instead of water?

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In the electrolysis process of sodium chloride, oxidation of water at anode requires more potential. So \[\ce{Cl-}\] is oxidized anode instead of water.

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Chapter 3: Electrochemistry - Exercises [Page 39]

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NCERT Exemplar Chemistry [English] Class 12
Chapter 3 Electrochemistry
Exercises | Q III. 34. | Page 39

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