Q. Why we add acid with water before electrolysis of water:

A
Water is an insulator
B
Increase conductivity
C
Not ionised
D
Both a and b
Solution:
  • Water is a bad conductor of electricity and is freely ionised.
  • The addition of an acid makes its a good conductor.
  • Acid molecules gets ionised in water and thus, conduct electricity.
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