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Metals are refined by using different methods. Which of the following metals are refined by electrolytic refining?

(i) Au


(ii) Cu


(iii) Na


(iv) K

Gold (Ag) and copper (Cu) obtained after extraction is in impure form. So, metals Au (gold) and Cu (copper) are refined by electrolytic refining. Other than gold and copper, electrolytic refining is used for metals such as Zn and Ag. Sodium (Na) and potassium (K) are extracted by electrolytic reduction. Metals obtained after electrolytic reduction are in pure form.

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