What will happen during the electrolysis

Question:

 What will happen during the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of CuSO4 by

using platinum electrodes?

(i) Copper will deposit at the cathode.

(ii) Copper will deposit at the anode.

(iii) Oxygen will be released at anode.

(iv) Copper will dissolve at the anode.

Solution:

Option (i) Copper will deposit at the cathode and (iii)  Oxygen will be released at anode are the answers.

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