Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

Case: Read the paragraph and answer the following questions

Electrolysis of water, also known as electrochemical water splitting, is the process of using electricity to decompose water into oxygen and hydrogen gas by a process called electrolysis. Hydrogen gas released in this way can be used as hydrogen fuel or remixed with oxygen to create oxyhydrogen gas, which is used in welding and other applications.

Which gas is collected at the anode?

Options:

Hydrogen

Oxygen

HCl

OH

Correct Answer:

Oxygen

Explanation:

At anode, OH- ion releases two electron to convert it into water and O2.

2OH- → H2O + \(\frac{1}{2}\)O+ 2e-