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Electrolysis of Water

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Water vapour is collected at the anode during electrolysis of water.

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The correct option is B False
The chemical formula of water is $H_{2} O$ . During its electrolysis, water splits into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen gas is collected at the cathode and oxygen gas is collected at the anode.

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