Q.

Which of the reactions occurs at anode when the electrolysis of CuSO4 solution is carried out using copper electrodes? 

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a

2SO42+2H2O2H2SO4+O2+4e

b

CuCu2++2e

c

2H2OO2+4H++4e

d

2CuCu22++2e

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

The reactions occurs at anode when the electrolysis of CuSO4 solution is carried out using copper electrode is CuCu2++2e.

Cu is oxidized at the anode because it has a greater oxidation potential than OH-.

CuCu2++2e.

Hence, correct option is A.

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