Q. When a current is passed through water, acidified with a dilute sulphuric acid, the gases formed at the platinum electrodes are
A) 1 vol. hydrogen (cathode) and 2 vol. oxygen (anode)
B) 2 vol. hydrogen (cathode) and 1 vol. oxygen (anode)
C) 1 vol. hydrogen (cathode) and 1 vol. oxygen (anode)
D) 1 vol. oxygen (cathode) and 2 vol. hydrogen (anode)
Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: 2 vol. hydrogen (cathode) and 1 vol. oxygen (anode).
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Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.