NEETChemistryHydrogen
What does the electrolysis of acidified water using platinum electrodes produce?
Options
- AHydrogen gas and oxygen gas
- BNitrogen gas and oxygen gas
- CCarbon dioxide and water vapor
- DChlorine gas and sodium hydroxide
Correct answer
A. Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas
Step-by-step solution
The electrolysis of acidified water using platinum electrodes produces hydrogen gas and oxygen gas as shown in the reaction: 2H 2 O(l) → 2H 2 (g) + O 2 (g).