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Standard X
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General Rules of Electrolysis
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The substance obtained at the anode during the electrolysis of water is:

A
hydrogen
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water vapour
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C
dilute sulphuric acid
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D
oxygen
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Solution

The correct option is D oxygen
During electrolysis, water splits to form hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen gas is liberated at the cathode, while oxygen gas is liberated at the anode.

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