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Renu wanted to carry out electrolysis of water. When she completed the circuit, she observed some bubbles forming near the electrodes in the electrolytic cell.
What caused the formation of bubbles at the two electrodes?Explain.

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The formation of bubbles is caused due to evolution of oxygen and hydrogen gas at anode and cathode,respectively.
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