Chemistry
Give reason for the following:
Electrolysis of molten lead bromide is considered to be a redox reaction.
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Electrolysis of molten lead bromide involves oxidation and reduction reactions and hence is a redox reaction.
Reduction reaction at cathode:
Pb2+ + 2e- ⟶ Pb
Oxidation reaction at the anode:
Br1- - 1e- ⟶ Br
Br + Br ⟶ Br2
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