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Published on: August 13, 2026
The two aqueous solutions; 
and 
were electrolysed using Pt electrodes.
The pH of the resulting solutions will
A
Increase in 
and decrease in 
and decrease in B
Decrease in both
C
Increase in both
D
Decrease in 
and increase in 
and increase in
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
In slution 
,
At cathode: 
At anode: 
Since, 
ions form takes place, pH will decrease
In solution 
,
At cathode: 
At anode: 
In solution 
get consumed, so pH will increase.
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