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General Knowledge · Q508

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 508

Q508

In electro-refining, the pure metal is deposited on

A.
Vessel
B.
Electrolyte
C.
Cathode
Answer
D.
Anode

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In electro-refining, the anodes consist of unrefined impure metal, and as the current passes through the acidic electrolyte the anodes are corroded into the solution so that the electroplating process deposits refined pure metal onto the cathodes. Electrolytic refining is used to extract impurities from crude metals.