In the electrolysis of molten $NaCl$,what happens at the anode?

  • A
    $Na^{+}$ is oxidized
  • B
    $Cl^{-}$ is oxidized
  • C
    $Cl$ is reduced
  • D
    $Na$ is reduced

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