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During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets:A. Deposited on cathodeB. Deposited on anodeC. Deposited on cathode as well as anodeD. Remains in the solution

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During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets:

A. Deposited on cathode

Explanation: In electrolytic refining, impure zinc is used as the anode, and a pure zinc sheet is used as the cathode. When an electric current is passed through the electrolyte solution, zinc ions from the impure zinc anode dissolve into the solution. These zinc ions then move towards the cathode, where they gain electrons and get deposited as pure zinc.

Thus, zinc gets deposited on the cathode.

Correct answer: A. Deposited on cathode