Question

1.2 During electrolysis of molten sodium chloride (a) cathode is positive and reduction occurs there (b) cathode is negative and reduction occurs there (c) anode is positive and reduction occurs there (d) anode is negative and reduction occurs there.​

Answer 1

The correct option is b) cathode is negative and reduction occurs there

Explanation:

• Reduction is the gain of electron and this process occurs at the cathode. The cathode is negative. Hence option B is correct.
• Anode is the negative electrode and the process of oxidation always occurs at the anode.
• Hence, option A, C and D are incorrect and option b is the only correct option.

Answer 2

Answer:

option B is the right answer