Which of the following gases are released during electrolysis of water?

Hydrogen and oxygen

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Hydrogen and chlorine

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Oxygen and chlorine

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Chlorine and nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is A Hydrogen and oxygen
Electrolysis of water is the decomposition of water into oxygen and hydrogen gas due to the passage of an electric current.

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