Which of the following gas is formed at the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery?
A
Nitrogen gas
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B
Hydrogen gas
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C
Oxygen gas
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D
Carbon dioxide gas
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Solution
The correct option is B Hydrogen gas On electrolysis of water Oxygen bubbles are formed on the electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery and hydrogen bubbles formed on the other electrode.