Why H2 gas liberated during elctrolysis of aqueous NaCl but Na metal deposit in molten NaCl at cathode
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Electrolysis of Aqueous NaCl
Since water can be both oxidized and reduced, it competes with the dissolved Na+ and Cl– ions. Rather than producing sodium, hydrogen is produced. ... At the cathode (C), water is reduced to hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
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