Identify the reaction taking place at the anode during the electrolysis of molten $NaCl$.

  • A
    $2 OH^{-} \rightarrow H_2O + \frac{1}{2} O_2 + 2 e^{-}$
  • B
    $2 H^{+} + 2 e^{-} \rightarrow H_2$
  • C
    $Na^{+} + 1 e^{-} \rightarrow Na_{(s)}$
  • D
    $2 Cl^{-} \rightarrow Cl_{2(g)} + 2 e^{-}$

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