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An aqueous solution of Na2SO4 is electro...

An aqueous solution of `Na_2SO_4` is electrolysed using Pt electrodes. The products at the cathode and anode are respectively:

A

`H_(2),SO_(2)`

B

`O_(2),NaOH`

C

`H_(2),O_(2)`

D

`O_(2),SO_(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`H_(2)` is liberated at cathode while `O_(2)` is liberated at anode.
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