BITSAT2009ChemistryElectrochemistryActual
When the sample of copper with zinc impurity is to be purified by electrolysis, the appropriate electrodes are
Options
- A(a)
- B(b)
- C(c)
- D(d)
Correct answer
B. (b)
Step-by-step solution
In electrolytic purification cathode is of pure metal and anode is of impure metal. At anode: M M ^ n + + n e At cathode: M ^ n + + n e M . The pure metal is thus deposited at cathode.