Predict the products of electrolysis in each of the following : 

(a) An aqueous solution of AgNO3 with platinum electrodes.

 (b) An aqueous solution of CuCl2 with Pt electrodes.

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(a) At anode (Oxidation)

 4OH--4e- => 2H2 O + O2 

At cathode (Reduction) 

Ag- + e- => Ag (s)

 (b) At anode (Oxidation) Cl- - e- --> Cl (g)

Cl + Cl  => Cl2

 At cathode (Reduction)

 Cu2+ + 2e- => Cu (s)

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