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Question
Name the chemical compound which is electrolysed in molten state to obtain sodium metal. Which gas is produced in this process?
Solution
Sodium chloride is electrolysed in molten state to obtain sodium metal. Chlorine gas is evolved during this process.
The equation for this decomposition is:
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