Chemistry General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements ( Not In Syllabus ) Karnataka - CET Previous Year Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

In the electrolytic refining of zinc,

A
graphite is at the anode
B
the impure metal is at the cathode
C
the metal ion gets reduced at the anode
D
acidified zinc sulphate is the electrolyte.

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D

: The impure zinc is purified electrolytically. The impure metal is made anode and cathode consists of sheets of pure aluminium. A solution of zinc sulphate acts as an electrolyte. Zinc dissolves from anode and deposits on cathode when electric current is passed.

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