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Electrochemistry

Question
CBSEENCH12005949

Write anode and cathode reactions from electrolysis of water. How much charge will be transported for the decomposition of 3.6 g of H2O? [F = 96500 C mol–1]

Solution

At cathode: 4H++4e- 2H2(g)
At anode: 2H2OO2+4H++4e-

36 g of H2O requires 4×96500 C

3.6 of H2O requires 4×9650036×3.6 = 38600 C.