NEET2009Chemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)Actual
Which of the following is not correct regarding the elecolytic preparation of H ₂ O ₂ ?
Options
- ALead is used as cathode
- B50 % H ₂ SO ₄ is used
- CHydrogen is liberated at anode
- DSulphuric acid undergoes oxidation
Correct answer
C. Hydrogen is liberated at anode
Step-by-step solution
H ₂ O ₂ can be prepared by electrolysis of 50 % H ₂ SO ₄ . In this method, hydrogen is liberated at cathode. H ₂ SO ₄ 2 H ⁺+2 HSO ₄⁻ aligned & At anode : 2 HSO ₄⁻ H ₂ ~S ₂ O ₈+2 e⁻ & H ₂ ~S ₂ O ₈+2 H ₂ O 2 H ₂ SO ₄+ H ₂ O ₂ & At cathode : 2 H ⁺+2 e⁻ H ₂ aligned