alleryWhy is water discharged instead of sulfate at the Pt anode?
APlatinum forms sulfate
BSulfate is a positive ion
CCopper ions cannot move
DSulfate is difficult to oxidise
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Sulfate is difficult to oxidise
Sulfate ions are difficult to oxidise, so water supplies oxygen at the anode.
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