9.5. Describe the bulk preparation of dihydrogen by electrolytic method. What is the role of an electrolyte in this process?

<p><strong>9.5.&nbsp;</strong>In bulk, dihydrogen can be produced by electrolysis of acidified water using Platinum electrodes.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2H₂O (l) → H_2&nbsp; (g) + O_2&nbsp; (g)<br>Electrolyte is added to increase the dissociation of water.</p>

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