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Yes water has a higher reduction potential. But what is happening at your anode isn't reduction, it's oxidation. So a lower reduction potential for $\ce{Cl-}$means that it's more readily oxidised than water.

For additional information, see my other answeother answer on this recent question on electrolysis and $\ce{Cl2}$ production.

Yes water has a higher reduction potential. But what is happening at your anode isn't reduction, it's oxidation. So a lower reduction potential for $\ce{Cl-}$means that it's more readily oxidised than water.

For additional information, see my other answer on this recent question on electrolysis and $\ce{Cl2}$ production.

Yes water has a higher reduction potential. But what is happening at your anode isn't reduction, it's oxidation. So a lower reduction potential for $\ce{Cl-}$means that it's more readily oxidised than water.

For additional information, see my other answer on this recent question on electrolysis and $\ce{Cl2}$ production.

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Yes water has a higher reduction potential. But what is happening at your anode isn't reduction, it's oxidation. So a lower reduction potential for $\ce{Cl-}$means that it's more readily oxidised than water.

For additional information, see my other answer on this recent question on electrolysis and $\ce{Cl2}$ production.