Which among the following solution can be used as an electrolyte for the electrorefining of copper?

AgCl

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{CuSO}_{4}

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{AgNO}_{3}

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{FeSO}_{4}

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Solution

The correct option is B ${CuSO}_{4}$
During the electrorefining process, the electrolyte should contain the base metal. In the given options only ${CuSO}_{4}$ contains copper. So, it can be used as an electrolyte for the electrorefining of copper.

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