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During electrolysis of molten \(\mathrm{NaCl},\) some water was added. What will happen?

  1. A Electrolysis will stop
  2. B Hydrogen will be evolved
  3. C Some amount of caustic soda will be formed
  4. D A fire is likely
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(D) A fire is likely

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During electroysis of molten \(\mathrm{NaCl}\), when water is added, the following statements are true (a) false (b) \(\because \mathrm{Na}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow \mathrm{NaOH}+\frac{1}{2} \mathrm{H}_{2}\) and discharge potential of hydrogen is less than of…