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In the electrolysis of CuSO4, the reacti...

In the electrolysis of `CuSO_4`, the reaction:`Cu^(2+)+2e^(-) rarr Cu`,takes place at:

A

`(63.5)/(96.5)`

B

`(63.5)/(96500 xx 2)`

C

`(63.5 xx2)/(96500)`

D

`(96500)/(63.5 xx 2)`

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