Chemistry
The observation seen when fused lead bromide is electrolysed is:
- a silver grey deposit at anode and a reddish brown deposit at cathode.
- a silver grey deposit at cathode and a reddish brown deposit at anode.
- a silver grey deposit at cathode and reddish brown fumes at anode.
- silver grey fumes at anode and reddish brown fumes at cathode.
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a silver grey deposit at cathode and reddish brown fumes at anode.
Reason — silver grey colour is due to lead metal deposited at cathode and reddish brown fumes at anode is due to bromine vapours.
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