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