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Redox is the portmanteau of reduction and oxidation. This tag should be used in questions where both the reduction and the oxidation process are under focus. This tag is not limited to inorganic chemistry. If the question is specifically about either reduction or oxidation (not both) of an organic compound, use [organic-reduction] or [organic-oxidation] instead.
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Why is chloride oxidised instead of water in copper chloride electrolysis?
For the Electrolysis of Copper Chloride:
Cathode: $\ce{Cu^{2+} + 2e- <=> Cu}$
Anode: $\ce{2Cl <=> Cl2 + 2e- }$
I am confused about the reaction taking place at the anode. Wouldn't $\ce{H2O}$ rathe …
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