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In the electrolysis of a molten mixture of KI and MgF₂, identify the product that forms at the anode and at the cathode.

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I₂ gas is formed at anode and Magnesium liquid is formed at cathode.

What is Oxidation Half reaction ?

The half reaction of overall reaction in which reactant loses electrons during the reaction is called Oxidation Half Reaction.

What is reduction Half reaction ?

The half reaction of overall reaction in which reactants gains its electrons during the reaction is called Reduction half reaction.

The possible oxidizing agents in KI and MgF₂ are K⁺ and Mg⁺². The possible reducing agents in KI and MgF₂ are I⁻ and F⁻.

Reduction: Mg⁺² (l) + 2e⁻ → Mg (l)

Oxidization: 2I⁻ (l) → I₂ (g) + 2e⁻

Overall cell reaction is:

Mg⁺² (l) + 2I⁻ (l) → Mg (l) + I₂ (g)

Thus from the above conclusion we can say that I₂ gas is formed at anode and Magnesium liquid is formed at cathode.

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