Why do we add a few drops of dilute sulphuric acid to copper sulphate solution during electroplating?

To increase the temperature of the solution

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To increase conductivity of the solution

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To decrease acidity of the solution

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To decrease conductivity of the solution

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The correct option is B To increase conductivity of the solution
Electroplating involves the process of electrolysis. It works on the fact that solutions conduct electricity. We add a few drops of dilute sulphuric acid to copper sulphate solution during electroplating to increase the conductivity of the solution.

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