The Figure Shows the Electrolysis of Molten AlCl₃

question 28

Multiple Choice

The figure shows the electrolysis of molten AlCl₃. What reaction occurs at the cathode of this cell?

• A)AlCl₃(l)→ AlCl₂(l)
• B)Cl^-(l)+ e^- → Cl^2-
• C)Al³⁺(l)+ 3e^- → Al(l)
• D)2Cl^-(l)+ 2e^- → Cl₂(g)
• E)2Cl^-(l)→ Cl₂(g)+ 2e^-

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