JEE Previous Year Question

Copper is purified by electrolytic refining of blister copper. The correct statement(s) about this process is (are):

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Answer: B, C, D. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. AImpure Cu strip is used as cathode
  2. BAcidified aqueous is used as electrolyte
  3. CPure Cu deposits at cathode
  4. DImpurities settle as anode-mud

Correct answer: B, C, D

Solution

(b,c,d)Impure Cu is used as anode pure Cu deposited at cathode. Electrolyte is acidified solution of CuSO4. impurities settle as anode mud.

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