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During electrolysis of molten lead bromide, graphite anode is preferred to other electrodes. Give reason.
Electrolysis
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As graphite is unaffected by the reactive bromine vapours released at the anode hence, a graphite anode is preferred during the electrolysis of molten lead bromide.
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