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Q.

A 1M solution of H2SO4 is electrolyzed. Select right statement with respect to concentration of electrolyte and products at anode and cathode respectively. Given 
2SO42S2O82+2e;Eo=2.01VH2O(l)2H(aq) ++12O2(g)+2e;Eo=1.23V

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a

concentration of H2SO4 remain constant H2,O2

b

concentration of H2SO4 increases ; O2,H2 

c

concentration of H2SO4 decreases: O2,H2

d

concentration of H2SO4remains constant S2O82,H2

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Cathode :2H+ +2e- H2. As Eo of SO42- and S2O82- less than H2O/O2. So the reactios at anode are  H2O2H++12O2 +2e-.

Hence , H+ remain constant so H2SO4 concentration remains constant and the products at anode and cathode are O2 and H2 respectively. 

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