Which is correct statement about the electrolysis of aqueous solution of CuSO4 with copper cathode and Pt anode?
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a
pH of solution increases
b
Oxygen is liberated at cathode
c
Blue colour intensity decreases during electrolysis
d
Blue colour intensity remains constant during electrolysis
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
Anode 2H2O(l)⟶4H+(aq.)+O2(g)+4e− Cathode Cu+2+2e-⇌Cu(s)As number of OH- ions decreases hence H+ increases so pH of solution decreases, Number of Cu2+ ions decreases so blue colour intensity decreases during electrolysis.