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Grade 11Organic Chemistry

give the reaction takes place in anode and cathode in caster kellner prosses

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10 Years agoGrade 11
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Reaction at cathode (Reduction):-
2Na++2 e- ----> 2Na
Na + Hg ------> Na/Hg {Na forms amalgam.}

Reaction at anode (Oxidation):-
2Cl- -----> Cl2+ 2e-