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Standard X
Chemistry
Electrolysis and Electrolytes
Question

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 :
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  1. E must be connected to H and F to G
  2. E must be connected to F and H to G
  3. E must be connected to G and F to H
  4. E and F must be connected to G

A
E must be connected to F and H to G
B
E must be connected to G and F to H
C
E and F must be connected to G
D
E must be connected to H and F to G
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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.

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