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← ScienceWhich consequence likely occurs when industrial NaCl electrolysis experiences insufficient aqueous hydration?
A)Metallic sodium deposition and explosion✓
B)Chlorine gas overproduction accumulates rapidly
C)Hydrogen gas evolution halts completely
D)Hypochlorite ions unexpectedly stabilize
💡 Explanation
Metallic sodium deposition occurs because **ionic conductivity** drops drastically when water is deficient, therefore Na+ ions cannot diffuse quickly. This rather than aqueous electrolysis dominates, leading to concentrated sodium metal formation, because low water favors reduction to the metal.
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