What will happen during the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of CuSO4 by using platinum electrodes?
What will happen during the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of CuSO4 by using platinum electrodes?

(i) Copper will deposit at the cathode.

(ii) Copper will deposit at the anode.

(iii) Oxygen will be released at anode.

(iv) Copper will dissolve at the anode

 

Correct Answers:

(i) Copper will deposit at the cathode.

(iii) Oxygen will be released at anode.

Explanation: During the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of CuSO4 by using platinum electrodes, the copper will get deposited at the cathode and oxygen will be released at anode.