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Aqueous solution of CuSO4 is electrolysed using inert electrodes till the blue colored solution becomes colorless. The colorless solution formed is

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a

H2SO4

b

Cu(OH)2

c

H2O

d

CuSO4

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

  • When CuSO4(aq) are electrolysed by Pt electrode,CuSO4(aq)Cu 2++SO42-+H++OH-
  • Cathode :Cu2++2e-Cu Anode :4OH-2H2O +O2+4e- remaning ions  2H++SO42-H2SO4
  • During electrolysis, Cu2+ (aq) decreases and H2SO4 is formed. 
  • Hence, the blue color of of the solution gradually disappears. 
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