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

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)`

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