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In the electrolytic refining of zinc,...

In the electrolytic refining of zinc,

A

grahite is at the anode

B

the pure 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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B
In the electrolytic refining of zinc, anode is made up of imure zinc while a strip of pure zinc acts as cathode.
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