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Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during electrolysis of water is

A

`1:1`

B

`2:1`

C

`4:1`

D

`1:2`

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b
The water decomposes during electrolysis to form hydrogen and oxygen gases in the ratio 2: 1 by volume.
`2H_(2)O to 2H_(2) + O_(2)`
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