O2 gas will be evolved as a product of electrolysis of : Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- (B) and (C) only
- (B) and (D) only
- (A) and (D) only
- (A) and (C) only
Answer
(1) (B) and (C) only
Solution
(A) Ag anode dissolves ⇒ no O2
(B) Pt: 2H2O O2+4H++4e- at anode ✓
(C) dilute H2SO4: same anode reaction ✓
(D) conc. H2SO4: 2SO42- S2O82-+2e-, no O2
Answer: (1)