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NEET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals
What happens at the cathode during copper refining?
What happens at the cathode during copper refining?
Options
- ACopper is oxidized
- BCopper is reduced
- CCopper forms a solution
- DCopper turns into copper sulphate
Correct answer
B. Copper is reduced
Step-by-step solution
At the cathode, Cu²⁺ ions are reduced to form pure copper.