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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 :Under the conditions of ELECTROLYSIS of aqueous sodium CHLORIDE, OXIDATION of water at ANODE requires over potential, HENCE `Cl^(-)` is oxidised instead of water. | |