Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding electroplating of an iron object with copper metal?

a. A copper plate is made the positive electrode. b. The iron object, which is to be electroplated, is made the negative electrode. c. Iron sulphate solution is taken as an electrolyte.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

  5. Only c
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E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false regarding electroplating an iron object with copper metal. Copper sulphate solution, and not iron sulphate solution, is taken as an electrolyte as it contains copper metal in dissolved form as copper ions.

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