During the electrolysis of a diluted sodium chloride solution, which substance is produced at the anode?

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In the electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride solution, water is oxidized at the anode instead of chloride ions, leading to the evolution of oxygen gas. Therefore, oxygen is released at the anode, not chlorine or other substances.

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