The cathode reaction in electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid with Platinum electrode is :

oxidation reaction

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reduction reaction

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redox reaction

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neutralization reaction

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Solution

The correct option is A reduction reaction
At cathode reduction occurs, since $e^{-}$ are gained at cathode

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