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Question
When electric current is passed through acidulated water ______ of water takes place.
Options
Oxidation
Displacement
Electrolysis
Reduction
zinc
copper
Double displacement
Decomposition
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Solution
When electric current is passed through acidulated electrolysis of water takes place.
Explanation:
Water decomposes into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas when electric current is passed through acidulated water. Since decomposition of water takes place by means of electrical energy, it is called electrolysis.
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