Aqueous solution of electrolyte on passing electricity undergoes :

chemical decomposition

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chemical combination

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chemical displacement

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none of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B chemical decomposition
On passing electricity, cations migrate towards cathode (connected to negative terminal of the battery) and anions migrate towards anode (connected to positive terminal of the battery). Thus, leading to chemical decomposition of an electrolyte.

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