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Electrolysis of Aqueous Sodium Chloride

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When the aqueous solution of $L i_{2} S O_{4}$ electrolyzed the products formed at cathode and anode respectively are

Li and $S_{2} O_{8}$

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$H_{2}$ (gas) and $O_{2}$ (gas)

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Li and $O_{2}$ (gas)

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$H_{2}$ (gas) and $S_{2} O_{8}$

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Solution

The correct option is B
$H_{2}$ (gas) and $O_{2}$ (gas)

Reduction potential of water > Reduction potential of Li. So, at cathode water gets reduced to give hydrogen gas.

Similarly, oxidation potential of water < oxidation potential of sulphate ions.

So, at anode water gets oxidized to give oxygen.

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