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How many Faradays are required for the oxidation of one mole of \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \) to \( \text{O}_2 \)?

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The number of Faradays required for a reaction is determined by the number of electrons transferred during the reaction. One mole of electrons corresponds to one Faraday.
Updated On: Aug 18, 2026
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The oxidation of \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \) to \( \text{O}_2 \) is represented by the equation: \[2 \text{H}_2\text{O} \rightarrow \text{O}_2 + 4 \text{H}^+ + 4e^-\] This indicates that 4 electrons are transferred during the oxidation of 2 moles of water. Consequently, 4 Faradays are needed to convert 1 mole of \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \) into 1 mole of \( \text{O}_2 \). Therefore, 4 Faradays are required.
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