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When the sample of Cu with Zn impurity is to be purified by electrolysis, the appropriate electrodes are:

a
Cathode         AnodePure Zn        Pure Cu
b
Cathode                     AnodeImpure sample         Pure Cu
c
Cathode              AnodeIrnpure Zn         Impure sample
d
Cathode                AnodePure copper          Impure sample

detailed solution

Correct option is D

Anode Cu→Cu2++2e(Impure sample)CathodeCu2++2e→Cu(pure copper)

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