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Example- Electrolytic reduction of Sodium from molten NaCl (Sodium
Chloride)-
Here, molten NaCl is subjected to the process of electrolysis, such that it
decomposes into metallic Sodium which gets deposited on the Cathode &
Chlorine gas is liberated at the Anode.

Fig. Electrolytic reduction of NaCl Fig. Reactions during electrolytic
reduction of NaCl

➢ Electrolysis of Molten NaCl (Electrolytic reduction of NaCl)
Vs
➢ Electrolysis of Aqueous NaCl (Chlor Alkali Process)

Electrolysis of Aqueous NaCl (Chlor Alkali Process)

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