During the electrolysis of the aqueous solution of copper sulphate using `Pt` electrode, the reaction taking place at anode electrode is

Options

A. `Cu^(+2)+2e^(-)rarrCu`
B. `CurarrCu^(2+)+2e^(-)`
C. `2H_(2)Orarr4H^(+)+O_(2)+4e^(-)`
D. `H_(2)O+e^(-)rarrOH^(-)+(1)/(2)H_(2)`

Answer

C

Explanation

Oxidation i.e., loss of electrons occurs at anode.