NEET Chemistry NEET PYQ-Electrochemistry

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    On electrolysis of dil. sulphuric acid using Platinum (Pt) electrode, the product obtained at anode will be[NEET 2020]

    A) Oxygen gas

    B) \[{{H}_{2}}S\] gas

    C) \[S{{O}_{2}}\] gas

    D) Hydrogen gas

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [a] During the electrolysis of dil. sulphuric acid using Pt electrodes following reaction will take place.
    At cathode:        \[4{{H}^{+}}(aq)+4{{e}^{-}}\xrightarrow{{}}2{{H}_{2}}(g)\]
    At anode:          \[2{{H}_{2}}O(l)\xrightarrow{{}}{{O}_{2}}(g)+4{{H}^{+}}(aq)+4{{e}^{-}}\]


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