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Question
Name the gas evolved at cathode and anode when water is electrolysed. State their ratio by volume.
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Solution
- The gas which is evolved at the cathode: Hydrogen (H2).
- The gas which is evolved at the anode: Oxygen (O2)
- The ratio of H2 and O2 = 2:1.
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