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MHT CET · Chemistry · Electrochemistry

Which from following is NOT true about electrolysis of molten NaCl ?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Cl}_2\) gas is liberated at anode.
  2. B Na is deposited at cathode.
  3. C The decomposition of NaCl into \(\mathrm{Na}_{(\mathrm{s})}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}\) is spontaneous.
  4. D Electrical energy is used to carry out the reaction.
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(C) The decomposition of NaCl into \(\mathrm{Na}_{(\mathrm{s})}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}\) is spontaneous.

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The decomposition of NaCl into \(\mathrm{Na}_{(\mathrm{s})}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}_{2(\mathrm{~g})}\) is not spontaneous as cell potential for the process is negative.