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The volume of hydrogen and oxygen obtained on electrolysis of water is in the ratio ___.

A

1:2

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3:2

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C

2:1

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D

1:3

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Solution

The correct option is C
2:1

A supersaturated solution contains more solute in a given volume than would normally be present at a particular temperature, hence it is unstable.

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