MHT CET 2024 Chemistry question

Which from following is NOT true about electrolysis of molten NaCl?

(A) gas is liberated at anode
(B)Na is deposited at cathode
(C)The decomposition of NaCl into and is spontaneousCorrect
(D)Electrical energy is used to carry out the reaction

Answer: (C)

Solution

In molten NaCl the ions are and . At the cathode (reduction) , so sodium is deposited (B true). At the anode (oxidation) , so chlorine gas is liberated (A true).

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