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For the electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid solution.write the equation for the reaction at the cathode and anode with the overall equation.
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At the cathode: 2H2O + 2e- -> H2 + 2OH-
At the anode: 4OH- -> O2 + 2H2O + 4e-
Overall equation: 2H2O -> 2H2 + O2
At the anode: 4OH- -> O2 + 2H2O + 4e-
Overall equation: 2H2O -> 2H2 + O2