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When electricity is passed through tap water ____ and ____ gases are produced at the electrodes.

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hydrogen, oxygen
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hydrogen, carbon dioxide
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oxygen, carbon dioxide
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oxygen, nitrogen
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Solution

The correct option is A hydrogen, oxygen
When electricity is passed through tap water, hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced at the electrodes. This process is also called electrolysis as on the passage of electricity, water dissociates into hydrogen and oxygen gas.

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