When an aqueous solution of copper sulphate is electrolysed using copper electrodes the reaction at the anode is represented by

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${SO}_{4_{(aq)}}^{2 -}$ →SO₄+2e⁻

${Cu}_{(s)} \to {Cu}_{(aq)}^{2 +} + 2 e^{-}$

Cu²⁺+2e⁻→Cu

H⁺+e⁻→H

answer is D.

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Copper ions are created at the anode during the electrolysis of aqueous copper sulphate using copper electrodes, and they enter the copper sulphate solution used as the electrolyte.
The electrolyte's copper ions are then deposited at the cathode.
${Cu}_{(s)} \to {Cu}_{(aq)}^{2 +} + 2 e^{-}$

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