If an electric current is passed through the electrodes that are immersed in water, then bubbles of oxygen and hydrogen are produced. Identify the correct statement from the following.

Oxygen bubbles formed on the electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery

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Hydrogen bubbles formed on the electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery

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Both Oxygen and Hydrogen bubbles are formed on the electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery.

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No gas bubbles are formed.

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Solution

The correct option is A
Oxygen bubbles formed on the electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery

If electrodes were immersed in water, and a current was passed, bubbles of oxygen and hydrogen were produced. Oxygen bubbles formed on the electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery and hydrogen bubbles formed on the other electrode.

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