The anode and cathode used in electrolytic refining of copper respectively are

The anode and cathode used in electrolytic refining of copper respectively are
  1. Pure copper, impure copper
  2. Impure copper, pure copper
  3. Pure copper, pure zinc
  4. Impure copper, pure zinc

Solution

During electrolytic refining of copper impure copper is used as anode and pure copper is used as cathode.

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2024 (19 May Shift 2)

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