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Assertion : Electrolysis of $\mathrm{NaCl}_{(a q)}$ produces $\mathrm{Na}$ metal.
Reason : $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$is obtained at cathode.
ChemistryElectrochemistryAIIMSAIIMS 2018 (27 May)
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D If both assertion and reason are false.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: If both assertion and reason are false.
Electrolysis of brine solution $\left(\mathrm{NaCl}_{(a q)}\right)$ produces $\mathrm{NaOH}, \mathrm{H}_2$ and $\mathrm{Cl}_2$.
Hydrogen gas is obtained at cathode.

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