When the sample of copper with zinc impurity is to be purified by electrolysis, the appropriate electrodes are

1. cathode - pure zinc anode - pure copper
2. cathode - impure sample anode - pure copper
3. cathode - impure zinc anode - impure sample
4. cathode - pure copper anode - impure sample

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