Chemistry
Explain with reasons:
A neutral gas other than oxygen is formed at the anode during electrolysis of fused alumina.
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The oxygen gas produced at anode reacts with carbon electrode, which further produces carbon monoxide, a neutral gas.
2C + O2 ⟶ 2CO
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