At the anode in the electrolysis of fused $NaCl$,what happens?

  • A
    $Na^{+}$ is oxidised
  • B
    $Cl^{-}$ is oxidised
  • C
    $Cl^{-}$ is reduced
  • D
    $Na^{+}$ is reduced

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