Question

The reactions taking place during electrolysis of aqueous solution of CuCl2 with platinum electrodes are :
A. Cu2+(aq) + 2e- → Cu(s)
B. H+(aq) + e- → $\frac{1}{2}H_2(g)$
C. H2O(l) + e- → $\frac{1}{2}H_2(g)+^-OH(aq)$
D. Cl-(aq) → $\frac{1}{2}Cl_2(g)+e^-$
E. 2-OH(aq) → H2O(l) + $\frac{1}{2}O_2(g)+2e^-$
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A and E only
• B. A and D only
• C. A and B only
• D. A and C only

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

A and D only

Answer 2

The correct option is (B) :A and D only.