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Predict the products of electrolysis of a solution of copper(II) sulfate if carbon electrodes are used instead of those made from copper as referred to in the purification of copper section of the electrolysis​

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At cathode ( -) : Cu+2 + 2e to give cu , at anode (+) : 4Oh - 4e to give 2 h2o and 1 o2 remaining solution : sulfuric acid
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