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Question
During an electrolysis of conc. H2SO4, perdisulphuric acid (H2S2O8) and O2 form in equimolar amount. The amount of H2 that will form simultaneously at other electrode will be (2H2SO4 → H2S2O8 + 2H+ + 2e-)
Options
A.thrice that of O2 in moles
B.twice that of O2 in moles
C.equal to that of O2 in moles
D.half of that of O2 in moles
Solution
Anode 
Cathode {2H2O → H2 + 2OH- - 2e-} × 3.
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Net : 2H2SO4 + 8H2O → H2S2O8 + O2 + 3H2 + 6H+ + 6OH-
Hence ratio of and is 1 : 3.
Cathode {2H2O → H2 + 2OH- - 2e-} × 3.
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Net : 2H2SO4 + 8H2O → H2S2O8 + O2 + 3H2 + 6H+ + 6OH-
Hence ratio of and is 1 : 3.
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