In the beginning of the electrolysis of aqueous copper sulphate solution, the substances evolved at cathode and anode are resepectively :
A
Cu and O2
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B
H2 and O2
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C
Cu and H2
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D
H2 and Cu
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Solution
The correct option is CCu and O2 The discharge potential of Cu2+ ions is lower than H+ ions. Hence Cu2+ ions will be liberated at cathode in preference to H+ ions.
The discharge potential of OH− ions is lower than SO2−4 ions. Hence OH− ions will be liberated at anode (in the form of O2 molecule) in preference to SO2−4 ions.