Predict the products of electrolysis in each of the following
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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