Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6

Q.

At cathode, the electrolysis of aqueous Na2SO4 gives

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

SO2

b

Na

c

SO3

d

H2

answer is B.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

detailed_solution_thumbnail

On electrolysis of aqueous Na2SO4 , the reactions taking place are 

Na2SO4aqueous 2Na ++SO42-+H++OH-

at cathode H+ and Na+ are competerors , but only H+ is deposited at cathode . 

At Cathode2H++2e- H2(gas)

Therefore H2 gas is liberated at cathode . 

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

whats app icon
At cathode, the electrolysis of aqueous Na2SO4 gives