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Copper sulphate solution (250ml) was electrolysed using a platinum anode and a copper cathode. A constant current of 2mA was passed for 16 minutes. It was found that after electrolysis, the absorbance of the solution was reduced to 50% of its original value. Calculate the concentration of copper sulphate in the solution to begin with.

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0.22M
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2M
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0.04M
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0.13M
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Solution

The correct option is B 2M
Charge passed=2×103×16×60=1.92 C
As absorbance is directly proportional to concentraion:
C1C2=A1A2=2
C1=2C2
Considering the final concentration be 1M, initial concentraion would be 2M

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