In the electrolytic solution of sulphuric acid, $Z n$ is positively charged electrode and $C u$ is negatively charged electrode. Then on electrolysis, Sulphate ions move towards:

copper electrode

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zinc electrode

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Solution

The correct option is D zinc electrode
Sulphate ions are negatively charged, hence they move towards the positively charged electrode. Here $Z n$ acts as a cathode, which is positively charged. Thus, the sulphate ion moves towards zinc electrode.

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In the electrolytic solution of sulphuric acid, Zn is positively charged electrode and Cu is negatively charged electrode. Then on electrolysis, Sulphate ions move towards:

The correct option is D zinc electrodeSulphate ions are negatively charged, hence they move towards the positively charged electrode. Here Zn acts as a cathode, which is positively charged. Thus, the sulphate ion moves towards zinc electrode.

In the electrolytic solution of sulphuric acid, $Z n$ is positively charged electrode and $C u$ is negatively charged electrode. Then on electrolysis, Sulphate ions move towards:

The correct option is D zinc electrode
Sulphate ions are negatively charged, hence they move towards the positively charged electrode. Here $Z n$ acts as a cathode, which is positively charged. Thus, the sulphate ion moves towards zinc electrode.