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Which one of the following set of metals deposits as anode mud during the process of electrolytic refining of copper?
ChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsNEET
Options:
  • A Sn and Ag
  • B Pb and Zn
  • C Ag and Au
  • D Fe and Ni
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Ag and Au
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.

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