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Write the cathode and anode reaction for the electrolysis solution of `K_(2)SO_(4)`.

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Cathode reaction :`@H_(2)O(l)+2e rarr H_(2)(g)+2OH^(-)(aq)`
Anode reaction : `H_(2)O(l)rarr 2H^(+)(aq)+(1)/(2)O_(2)(g)+2e`
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