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What is the product formed at the cathode in the electrolysis of aqueous CuSO4?(a) Copper metal(b) Oxygen gas(c) Hydrogen gas(d) SulphurI had been asked this question during an online interview.The query is from Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis in section Electrochemistry of Chemistry – Class 12

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The correct CHOICE is (a) Copper metal

For explanation: In the electrolysis of AQUEOUS CuSO4, Cu^2+, SO4^2+, H^+ and OH^–are the ions formed after DISSOCIATION. Copper ions have much HIGHER reduction potential than water. Hence, these ions are EASILY reduced and deposited as Cu at the cathode.



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