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Question
Write one equation for decomposition reactions where energy is supplied in the form of electricity.
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Solution
Decomposition reaction involving absorption of electrical energy,
- \[\ce{\underset{Alumina}{2Al2O3_{(l)}} ->[Electric current] \underset{Aluminium}{4Al_{(l)}} + \underset{Oxygen}{3O2_{(g)}}}\]
- \[\ce{2H2O_{(l)} ->[electricity] 2H2_{(g)} + O2_{(g)}}\]
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