Q.
A dilute aqueous solution of Na2SO4 is electrolysed using platinum electrodes. The products at the anode and cathode are
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a
O2, H2
b
SO2, Na
c
O2, Na
d
S2O8-2 ;H2
answer is A.
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Pt electrodes are inert electrodes and does not under go any chemical change.In aq. solution of Na2SO4 :At Cathode : Discharge potential of H2O < Na+ or SRP of H2O > Na+ H2O undergoes reduction.At Anode : Discharge potential of ,H2O undergoes oxidation.
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