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OpenStudy (happykiddo):

Decomposition reaction of Copper Chloride threw the process of electrolysis CuCl2---->

OpenStudy (prakharluv):

the copper chloride is broken down to form copper metal and chlorine gas.

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

is it Cu+Cl2

OpenStudy (prakharluv):

At anode----- \[2Cl ^{-1}\rightarrow Cl _{2} + 2e ^{-}\] At Cathode-----\[Cu ^{2+} + 2e ^{-}\rightarrow Cu\]

OpenStudy (prakharluv):

\[Net Reaction--------- Cu ^{2+}+ 2Cl ^{-1}\rightarrow Cu + Cl _{2}\]

OpenStudy (happykiddo):

thank you

OpenStudy (prakharluv):

ur welcome.:-)

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