In electrorefining of copper, some gold is deposited as:
A
Anode mud
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B
Cathode mud
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C
Flux
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D
Slag
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Solution
The correct option is C Anode mud In electrorefining step, impurities like Fe, Ni, Zn get dissolved in the solution while Au, Ag and Pt are deposited as anode mud below the anode.