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Mr. Ramu wants to electroplate his key chain with nickel to prevent rusting. For this electroplating :

(i) Name the electrolyte

(ii) Name the cathode

(iii) Name the anode

(iv) Give the reaction at the cathode

(v) Give the reaction at the anode.

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(i) Nickel sulphate

(ii) Key chain

(iii) Pure nickel plate

(iv) Ni2+ + 2e- ----> Ni

(v) Ni - 2e- ----> Ni2+

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