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AP EAMCET · Chemistry · General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Metals

The anode and cathode used in electrolytic refining of copper respectively are

  1. A Pure copper, impure copper
  2. B Impure copper, pure copper
  3. C Pure copper, pure zinc
  4. D Impure copper, pure zinc
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(B) Impure copper, pure copper

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During electrolytic refining of copper impure copper is used as anode and pure copper is used as cathode.