Which of the following chemical reactions occurs at the anode during the electrolysis of a highly concentrated $H_2SO_4$ solution?

  • A
    $2SO_4^{2-}{_{\text{(aq)}}} \rightarrow S_2O_8^{2-}{_{\text{(aq)}}} + 2e^{-}$
  • B
    $2H_2O_{(l)} \longrightarrow O_{2(g)} + 4H^{+}_{(aq)} + 4e^-$
  • C
    $H_2O_{(l)} + e^- \longrightarrow \frac{1}{2}H_{2(g)} + OH^{-}_{(aq)}$
  • D
    $S_2O_8^{2-}{_{\text{(aq)}}} + 2e^{-} \rightarrow 2SO_4^{2-}{_{\text{(aq)}}}$

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