NEETChemistryElectrochemistry
Predict the products of electrolysis in each of the following A dilute solution of H₂SO₄ with platinum electrodes.
Options
- A2H⁺ ions reduced to H₂(g) at the cathode; 2H₂O(l) oxidized to O₂(g) and 4H⁺ ions at the anode.
- B2H⁺ ions reduced to H₂(g) at the cathode; 2H⁺ ions oxidized to O₂(g) and 2H₂O(l) at the anode.
- CCu²⁺ ions reduced to Cu(s) at the cathode; Cl⁻ ions oxidized to Cl₂(g) at the anode.
- DAg⁺ ions reduced to Ag(s) at the cathode; OH⁻ ions oxidized to O₂(g) and H₂O(l) at the anode.
Correct answer
A. 2H⁺ ions reduced to H₂(g) at the cathode; 2H₂O(l) oxidized to O₂(g) and 4H⁺ ions at the anode.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) 2H⁺ ions reduced to H₂(g) at the cathode; 2H₂O(l) oxidized to O₂(g) and 4H⁺ ions at the anode.