Chemistry

Give reason for the following :

In the electrolysis of acidified water, dilute sulphuric acid is preferred to dilute nitric acid.

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As nitric acid is a volatile acid, it may decompose and nitrate radical (NO31-) may tend to interfere with the electrolytic reaction. Hence, in the electrolysis of acidified water, dilute sulphuric acid is preferred to dilute nitric acid.

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