When water is electrolyzed, which gas is collected at the cathode?

Sulphur

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Sulphur Dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is C
Hydrogen

When water is electrolyzed, hydrogen is collected at the cathode while oxygen is collected at the anode.

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