Q.
Which of the following reaction is preferred at anode during the electrolysis of H2SO4 at higher concentration?
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a
2H2O(l)⟶O2(g)+4H+(aq)+4e−
b
2SO42−(aq)⟶S2O82−(aq)+2e−
c
Both (a) and (b)
d
None of these
answer is B.
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During the electrolysis of H2SO4 (dilute) 2H2O(l)⟶O2(g)+4H+(aq)+4e−;EcellO=1.23VDuring the electrolysis of conc. H2SO42SO42−(aq)⟶S2O82−(aq)+2e−;Ecell∘=1.96V
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