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How many coulombs of electricity are required for the oxidation of 1 mole of H2O to O2?

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9.65×104 C
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4.825×104 C
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1.93×105 C
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3.86×105 C
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Solution

The correct option is C 1.93×105 C
Oxidation of H2O to O2 is:
2H2O4H++O2+4e
Oxidation of 2 moles of water requires 96500×4 C
oxidation of 1 mole of water requires =96500×42=1.93×105 C

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