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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · Electrochemistry

CuSO4 solution is electrolysed for 15 minutes to deposit 0.4725 g of copper at the cathode. The current in amperes required is (Faraday =96,500Cmol-1, atomic weight of copper =63)

  1. A 0.804
  2. B 1.608
  3. C 1.206
  4. D 0.402
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(B) 1.608

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The reaction at cathode takes place as below: Cu2+ + 2e- → Cus For 63 g of Cu = 2F electricity requiredSo,  for 0.475 g, electricity required=…