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The reaction taking place at anode when an aqueous solution of `CuSO_4` is electrolysed using inert Pt electrode:

A

`2SO_4^(2-) rarrS_2O_3^(2-) +2e`

B

`Cu^(2+) +2e rarrCu`

C

`2H_2O rarrO_2+4H^+ +4e`

D

`2H^+ +2e rarrH_2`

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