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What happens at the cathode during the electrolysis of sodium chloride to produce sodium hydroxide?
Chemistrys Block ElementsNEET
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  • A Sodium metal is formed
  • B Chlorine gas is evolved
  • C Sodium amalgam is produced
  • D Hydrogen gas is generated
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The correct answer is: Sodium amalgam is produced
At the cathode during the electrolysis of sodium chloride, sodium metal is discharged and combines with mercury to form sodium amalgam.

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