During electrolysis of copper, copper gets deposited on the _______________.

anode

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cathode

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electrolyte

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surface of the container

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Solution

The correct option is B cathode
During the electroplating process, copper gets deposited on the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery i.e, the cathode.

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