The electrolysis of aqueous solutions of salt is complex because of the ability of water _.
Correct answer: B. To be oxidize and reduce simultaneously
- A. To vaporize
- B. To be oxidize and reduce simultaneously
- C. To form hydrogen bonds
- D. All of these
Explanation
Is correct as in electrolysis the elements oxidize and reduce simultaneously making it a redox reaction and the redox reaction is complex. It is difficult to determine oxidation and reduction simultaneously
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