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Which substance is obtained in the solution on electrolysis of aq. CuSO4 solution using graphite electrodes?
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Options:
  • A CuOH2
  • B Na2SO4
  • C H2SO4
  • D H2O
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The correct answer is: H2SO4
AtcathodeC u +2 willgetreducedduetogreaterreductionpotential C u +2 +2 e Cu( s ) Atanode, H 2 Owillgetpreferentiallydischarged. H 2 O 1 2 O 2 +2 H + +2 e Hencethefinalsolutionwillcontain H + &S O 4 o H 2 S O 4

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