In the electrolysis of acidulated water, _______ gas is evolved at cathode.

hydrogen

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hydrogen sulphide

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oxygen

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Solution

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hydrogen

In the electrolysis of acidulated water, hydrogen gas is evolved at cathode.

H⁺ being positively charged moves towards the cathode (negatively charged electrode).

Reaction at the cathode,

H⁺ + e^- → H

H + H → H₂

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