JEE Main Chemistry question

In the electrolysis of solution using Cu electrodes, the mass of the cathode increases by 3.18 g. What happened at the other (Cu) electrode?

Answer: (A)

Solution

Moles Cu deposited at cathode mol. With an active Cu anode, Cu dissolves preferentially over oxidation:

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