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Which of the following is NOT correct about electro-refining of copper?

  1. Cathode is pure copper rod and anode is impure copper block.
  2. Cathode is impure copper block and anode is pure copper rod.
  3. Electrolyte is copper sulphate solution, acidified with sulphuric acid.
  4. Anode mud may contain silver and gold as insoluble impurities.

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Answer

Cathode is impure copper block and anode is pure copper rod.

Reason — In electro-refining of copper, cathode is thin strip of pure copper and anode is impure copper block.

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