chapter 5 electrochemistry class 12 chemistry textbook solution

    2. Answer the following in one or two sentences.

    iii. Write the electrode reactions during electrolysis of molten KCl.

    Answer:-

    Electrode reactions during the electrolysis of molten KCl are as follows:

    Oxidation half-reaction at anode:

    \[2\ce{Cl^-_{(l)}} \rightarrow \ce{Cl2_{(g)}} + 2e^-\]

    Reduction half-reaction at cathode:

    \[2\ce{K^+_{(l)}} + 2e^- \rightarrow 2\ce{K_{(l)}}\]
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