During electrolytic refining of copper, the anode is made up of
A
pure copper, metal
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B
impure copper metal
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C
graphite
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D
platinum
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Solution
The correct option is B impure copper metal Pure copper acts as a cathode and impure cathode acts as an anode. During electrolysis, the weight of impure copper decreases, and that of pure copper increases.