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Question: Which one of the following is true in electrolytic refining?...

Which one of the following is true in electrolytic refining?

A

Impure metal is made cathode

B

Impure metal is made anode

C

Impure metal is made cathode and pure metal as anode

D

Both electrodes must be of pure metal

Answer

Impure metal is made anode

Explanation

Solution

Impure metal is made the anode and a solution containing a salt of the same metal is used as an electrolyte.