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Question

A solution of sodium sulphate in water is electrolysed using inert electrodes. The products at cathode and anode are respectively

A

$H_2, O_2$

B

$O_2, H_2$

C

$O_2, Na$

D

$O_2, SO_2$

Answer

$H_2, O_2$

Explanation

Solution

$H_2O$ is reduced as well as oxidised giving $H_2 (g)$ at cathode and $O_2 (g)$ at anode.