Engineering
Chemistry
Electrolytic Refining
Extraction of Iron and Copper
Question

Copper is purified by electrolytic refining of blister copper. The correct statement(s) about this process is(are):

Pure Cu deposits at cathode

Impurities settle as anode - mud

Impure Cu strip is used as cathode

Acidified aqueous CuSO4 is used as electrolyte

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Solution

(1) Impure Cu strip is used as anode and impurities settle as anode mud.

(2) Pure Cu deposits at cathode.

(3) Acidified aqueous CuSO4 is used as electrolyte.