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Published on: August 13, 2026

What would be the product of electrolysis if molten ICl 3 is electrolysed ?

A
I 2 is produced at cathode and Cl 2 is produced at anode
B
Cl 2 is produced at cathode and I 2 is produced at anode
C
Both I 2 and Cl 2 are liberated at both electrodes
D
ICl 2 is produced at cathode and ICl 4 is produced at anode

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C

In the molten state ICl 3 ionises as follows

2ICl 3 ICl 2 + + ICl 4 –

Hence both I 2 and Cl 2 are produced at both the electrodes.

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