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Question
Write equations for the reactions taking place at the two electrodes (mentioning clearly the name of the electrode) during the electrolysis of molten lead bromide with inert electrodes.
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Solution
Reaction at the cathode: \[\ce{Pb^{2+} + 2e- -> Pb}\]
Reaction at the anode: \[\ce{Br- - e- -> Br}\]
\[\ce{Br + Br -> Br2}\]
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