NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsPractice
Which one of the following set of metals deposits as anode mud during the process of electrolytic refining of copper?
Options
- ASn and Ag
- BPb and Zn
- CAg and Au
- DFe and Ni
Correct answer
C. Ag and Au
Step-by-step solution
In the electrolytic refining of copper, anodic mud contains less electropositive metals like Ag, Au, Pt, Pd, etc and impurities like Fe, Zn, Ni, Sn, Pb etc. which are more electropositive metals pass into the solution.