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Give reasons – The electrolysis of acidulated water is considered to be an example of catalysis.
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Pure water is almost a non-electrolyte and will not normally conduct electricity. It consists almost entirely of molecules. It can be electrolytically decomposed by addition of traces of dil. H2SO4 which dissociates as: H+1 and SO42- and help in dissociating water into H+1 and OH- ions, water being a polar solvent. Hence, electrolysis of acidulated water is considered to be an example of catalysis.
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