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General Rules of Electrolysis

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which product is formed at cathode anode during electrolysis of aq. cuso₄ with inert electrode platinum.

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When the electrolysis of aqueous solution of copper sulphate is carried out , the positively charged Cu2+ ions migrate to cathode and the reduction takes place as follows :
Cu²⁺ + 2e^- → Cu
Thus Cu gets deposited at cathode.

At anode oxidation takes place .
H₂O → 1/2O₂ + 2H⁺ + 2e^-
i.e oxygen gas is liberated.

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