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

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asked Mar 31, 2018 in Chemistry by shabnam praween (19,050 points) 5 6 67

Copper is purified by electrolytic refining of blister copper. The correct statement(s) about this process is (are):
(a) Impure Cu strip is used as cathode
(b) Acidified aqueous CuSO4 is used as electrolyte
(c) Pure Cu deposits at cathode
(d) Impurities settle as anode-mud

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answered Mar 31, 2018 by santoshjha (25,550 points) 4 5 6

The correct answer is (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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