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What net reaction represents the electrolysis of sodium chloride (NaCl) solution?
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Options:
  • A NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) → Na+(aq) + OH-(aq) + ½H2(g) + ½Cl2(g)
  • B NaCl(aq) → Na+(aq) + Cl-(aq)
  • C H2O (l ) + e- → ½H2(g) + OH-(aq)
  • D 2H2O(l) → O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e-
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The correct answer is: NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) → Na+(aq) + OH-(aq) + ½H2(g) + ½Cl2(g)
The net reaction representing the electrolysis of sodium chloride (NaCl) solution is NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) → Na+(aq) + OH-(aq) + ½H2(g) + ½Cl2(g).

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