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Published on: August 13, 2026
Calculate the time required for complete decomposition of one mole of water using 2 ampere current.
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B
2H 2 O 
2H 2 +O 2
One mole of H 2 O need 2 moles of e - s for electrolysis.
So, Q = I x t
t = 96500 sec
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