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Why H2 gas liberated during elctrolysis of aqueous NaCl but Na metal deposit in molten NaCl at cathode ​

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Explanation:

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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