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Question
Why does an aqueous solution of sodium chloride on electrolysis give H2 at cathode instead of sodium?
Very Short Answer
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Solution
An aqueous solution of sodium chloride gives hydrogen gas (H2) at the cathode instead of metallic sodium during electrolysis because sodium ions (Na+) are not discharged. Instead, water is reduced at the cathode.
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