The given figure shows a beaker containing a solution of copper sulphate and two carbon electrodes. A battery is placed next to it. In order to plate the electrode E with Copper :
A
E must be connected to H and F to G
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B
E must be connected to F and H to G
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C
E must be connected to G and F to H
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D
E and F must be connected to G
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Solution
The correct option is A E must be connected to H and F to G Positive metal ions like copper(II) ions deposit onto the cathode in a layer which is a negative charge electrode so E is connected to H while F is connected to G.