Give reason for the following :
In the electrolysis of acidified water dilute sulphuric acid is preferred to dilute nitric acid for acidification.

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In electrolysis of acidified water, dilute sulphuric acid is preferred because it readily form ions and is more volatile in nature.
Whereas, dilute nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent, and may oxidises hydrogen gas into water.

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Give reason for the following :In the electrolysis of acidified water dilute sulphuric acid is preferred to dilute nitric acid for acidification.

In electrolysis of acidified water, dilute sulphuric acid is preferred because it readily form ions and is more volatile in nature.Whereas, dilute nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent, and may oxidises hydrogen gas into water.

Give reason for the following :
In the electrolysis of acidified water dilute sulphuric acid is preferred to dilute nitric acid for acidification.

In electrolysis of acidified water, dilute sulphuric acid is preferred because it readily form ions and is more volatile in nature.
Whereas, dilute nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent, and may oxidises hydrogen gas into water.