Chlorine gas is produced by the electrolysis of brine (NaCl solution with solid NaCl make up) in mercury electrolytic cell. Which of the following is the anodic reaction ?

A. Oxidation of Cl- ions

B. Oxidation of Na+ ions

C. Reduction of Cl- ions

D. Reduction of Na+ ions

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