Question

when electric current is passed through acidulated water ____ of water takes place a) oxidation. b) reduction c) decomposition d) combustion

Answer 1

Electrolysis take place, divide water in the ratio 2 :1 hydrogen and oxygen and the reaction is decomposition reaction

It is decomposition reaction because when electricity is passed through the water a single compound split into two elements hydrogen and oxygen so it is called decomposition reaction.

Answer 2

Answer : Decomposition.

Explanation : - Electrolysis take place, divide water in the ratio 2 :1 hydrogen and oxygen and the reaction is decomposition reaction

It is decomposition reaction because when electricity is passed through the water a single compound split into two elements hydrogen and oxygen so it is called decomposition reaction.