Which pair of half‑equations correctly represents the reactions at the electrodes during the electrolysis of molten magnesium chloride using carbon electrodes?
Cathode: Mg2++2e−→Mg; Anode: 2Cl−→Cl2+2e−
Cathode: 2Cl−+2e−→2Cl; Anode: Mg2+→Mg+2e−
Cathode: Mg→Mg2++2e−; Anode: 2Cl−+2e−→Cl2
Cathode: Mg2++2e−→Mg; Anode: Cl2+2e−→2Cl−
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