A copper sulfate solution is electrolysed for 30 minutes using platinum electrodes. 0.010mol copper is deposited on one of the electrodes. Which of the following is correct?

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A copper sulfate solution is electrolysed for 30 minutes using platinum electrodes. 0.010mol copper is deposited on one of the electrodes. Which of the following is correct?

 

A 0.020mol oxygen is produced at the cathode.

 

B 0.010mol oxygen is produced at the anode.

 

C 0.010mol hydrogen is produced at the cathode.

 

D 0.0050mol oxygen is produced at the anode.

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