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In the electrolysis of dilute hydrochloric acid at the anode

Chemistry
WAEC 2025

In the electrolysis of dilute hydrochloric acid at the anode

  • A. Oxygen gas is given off
  • B. hydrogen gas is given off
  • C. chlorine gas is given off
  • D. hydrogen chloride gas is given off
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

In the electrolysis of dilute hydrochloric acid (HCl), two anions are present at the anode: chloride ions(Cl\(^-\)) and hydroxide ions (OH\(^-\)) from water. According to the electrochemical series, hydroxide ions are more easily discharged than chloride ions when the solution is dilute. Therefore, the (OH\(^-\)) ions undergo oxidation to produce oxygen gas (O\(_2\)) and water.


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