In the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride (NaCl), the cathode reaction involves the reduction of sodium ions (Na⁺) to form sodium metal (Na). The overall reaction at the cathode can be represented as follows:
\[ \text{Na}^+ + e^- \rightarrow \text{Na (l)} \]
Therefore, the cathode product of molten sodium chloride is sodium metal.
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