Energy is required for the electrolysis of water because $H_{2} O$ has less chemical potential energy than the products formed, $H_{2}$ and $O_{2}$ .

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Energy is required for the electrolysis of water because $H_{2} O$ has less chemical potential energy than the products, $H_{2}$ and $O_{2}$ .
Water reacts at the anode to form oxygen and positively charged hydrogen ions (protons).

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