Question 42

Q42Short answer

When acidulated water (dil.H2SO4 solution) is electrolysed, will the pH of the solution be affected? Justify your answer.

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pH of the solution will not be affected as [H ] remains constant. + At anode : 2H2O → O2 + 4H + 4e– + At cathode 4H + 4e– → 2H2