During the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride, the cathodic reaction is

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1. Oxidation of Cl^– ion
2. Reduction of Na⁺ ion
3. Reduction of H₂O
4. Oxidation of H₂O

Answer

(C) Reduction of H 2 O

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