In the electrolytic refining of metals,the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of its complex salt is performed using an impure metal as the anode and a strip of pure metal as the cathode. This method cannot be used for the refining of which of the following metals?

  • A
    Silver
  • B
    Copper
  • C
    Aluminium
  • D
    Zinc

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The Van-Arkel method of refining $Zr$ involves,

Match List-$I$ with List-$II$ and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-$I$ List-$II$
$(I)$ Van Arkel method $a.$ Refining of Titanium
$(II)$ Solvay process $b.$ Manufacture of $Na_2CO_3$
$(III)$ Cupellation $c.$ Refining of Copper
$(IV)$ Poling $d.$ Refining of Silver

Which method is used for the refining of silver containing lead as an impurity?

Name the common elements present in the anode mud in electrolytic refining of copper. Why are they so present?

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