JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2025 - 29th January Evening Shift - No. 20)

$\mathrm{O}_2$ gas will be evolved as a product of electrolysis of :

(A) an aqueous solution of $\mathrm{AgNO}_3$ using silver electrodes.

(B) an aqueous solution of $\mathrm{AgNO}_3$ using platinum electrodes.

(C) a dilute solution of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ using platinum electrodes.

(D) a high concentration solution of $\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$ using platinum electrodes.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

(B) and (C) only
(B) and (D) only
(A) and (D) only
$(A)$ and $(C)$ only

Explanation

(A) An aqueous solution of AgNO$_3$ using silver electrodes.

Cathode - Reduction - $$Ag_{(aq)}^ + + {e^ - } \to Ag(s)$$

Anode - Oxidation - $$Ag(s) \to Ag_{(aq)}^ + + {e^ - }$$

Solid silver will be deposited at the cathode. Solid anode (silver) will dissolve, releasing silver ions into the solution.

So, there is no formation of O$_2$ gas in this electrolysis.

(B) An aqueous solution of AgNO$_3$ using platinum electrodes.

Cathode - Reduction - $$Ag_{(aq)}^ + + {e^ - } \to Ag(s)$$

Anode - Oxidation - $$2{H_2}O \to 4{H^ + } + {O_2} + 4{e^ - }$$

When platinum electrodes are used, Ag$^+$ from solution is reduced and deposited at cathode whereas O$_2$ is produced at the anode.

(C) A dilute soution of H$_2$SO$_4$ using platinum electrodes.

Cathode - Reduction - $$2{H^ + } + 2{e^ - } \to {H_2}$$

Anode - Oxidation - $$2{H_2}O \to {O_2} + 4{H^ + } + 4{e^ - }$$

H$_2$ gas is produded at the cathode and O$_2$ gas is produced at the anode.

(D) a high concentration solution of H$_2$SO$_4$ using platinum electrodes.

O$_2$ gas is not formed in this case.

Cathode - Reduction - The substance formed is H$_2$ gas.

Anode - Oxidation - The substance formed is not O$_2$ gas.

So, statements (B) and (C) are correct.

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