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Published on: August 13, 2026
In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution which of the half cell reaction will occur at anode?
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
At the anode, the following oxidation reactions are possible:
The reaction at anode with lower value of Eº is preferred and therefore water should get oxidized in preference to 
however, on account of over potential of oxygen, reaction is preferred.
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