Chemistry
State one relevant reason for : Graphite anode is preferred to platinum in the electrolysis of molten lead bromide.
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As graphite is unaffected by the reactive bromine vapours released at the anode hence, a graphite anode is preferred to platinum in the electrolysis of molten lead bromide.
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