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Value of standard electrode potential for the oxidation of Cl^(-) ions is more positive than that of water, even then in the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride, why is Cl^(-) oxidised at anode instead of water? |
| Answer» Solution :OXIDATION of `H_(2)O` to `O_(2)` is kinetically so slow that it needs some OVERVOLTAGE. Hence, `CL^(-)` is oxidized instead of WATER. | |