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Question
Explain why it is preferably to use a number of graphite electrodes as anode instead of a single electrode, during the above electrolysis.
Solution
- It is preferable to use multiple graphite electrodes as anodes since the oxygen produced oxidises the anode.
- Using a large number of electrodes allows the process to run continuously for a longer period of time.
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