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Chlorine gas is produced by the electrolysis of brine (NaCl solution with solid NaCl make up) in mercury electrolytic cell. Which of the following is the anodic reaction?

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Question: Chlorine gas is produced by the electrolysis of brine (NaCl solution with solid NaCl make up) in mercury electrolytic cell. Which of the following is the anodic reaction?
[A].

Oxidation of Na+ ions

[B].

Oxidation of Cl- ions

[C].

Reduction of Na+ ions

[D].

Reduction of Cl- ions

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

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