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Why are substance such as platinum and palladium often used for carrying out electrolysis of aqueous solutions?

Answer» Substances such as platinum and palladium are often used for carrying out electrolysis of aqueous solutions due to the following reasons`:`
`a.` Chemical inertness `:` Platinum and palladium are chemically inert.
`b.` Adsoptive capacity `:` Platinum and palladium have good absorptive capacity for hydrogen. The adsorbed hydrogen is very active and hence platinum and palladium be pronounced catalytic activity.


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