Which gas is evolved at the anode during electrolysis of water?

Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Chlorine

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Nitrogen

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Solution

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

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