Chemistry
Choose the correct answer from the options given : The electrolysis of acidified water is an example of :
- Reduction
- Oxidation
- Redox reaction
- Synthesis
Electrolysis
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Redox reaction
Reason — At cathode, H+ ions gain electron and become neutral hydrogen atoms. Therefore, reduction takes place at cathode.
At anode, OH- ions lose electron and becomes neutral OH atoms. Therefore, oxidation takes place at anode.
Hence, electrolysis of acidified water is an example of redox reaction.
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