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Sodium Metal Cannot Be Produced by Electrolysis of an Aqueous

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Sodium metal cannot be produced by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of sodium chloride because


A) the iron cathode would be corroded by the salt water.
B) water is more easily reduced than sodium ions.
C) the carbon anode is more easily reduced than sodium ions.
D) the production of chlorine gas interferes with the reduction of sodium ions.
E) water is more easily oxidized than sodium metal.

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