Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Electrolysis

Electrolysis — practice question

Which reaction occurs at the cathode in the electrolysis of molten nickel(II) chloride?

  • A$\text{Cl}_2 + 2\text{e}^- \rightarrow 2\text{Cl}^-$
  • B$2\text{Cl}^- \rightarrow \text{Cl}_2 + 2\text{e}^-$
  • C$\text{Ni} \rightarrow \text{Ni}^{2+} + 2\text{e}^-$
  • D$\text{Ni}^{2+} + 2\text{e}^- \rightarrow \text{Ni}$

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