Sodium Metal Cannot Be Produced by Electrolysis of an Aqueous

question 99

Multiple Choice

Sodium metal cannot be produced by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride because

• A) the iron cathode would be corroded by the salt water.
• B) water is more easily reduced than sodium ions.
• C) the carbon anode is more easily reduced than sodium ions.
• D) the production of chlorine gas interferes with the reduction of sodium ions.
• E) water is more easily oxidized than sodium metal.

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