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An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when

A

`E_("cell")=0`

B

`E_("cell") gt E_("ext")`

C

`E_("ext") gt E_("cell")`

D

`E_("cell")=E_("ext")`

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C
An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when `E_("ext") gt E_("cell")`
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  • An electrochemical cell an behave like an electrolytic cell when

    A
    `E_(cell)=0`
    B
    `E_(cell)gtE_(ext)`
    C
    `E_(ext)gtE_(cell)`
    D
    `E_(cell)=E_(ext)`

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    C
    reduction takes place at the positive electrode
    D
    reduction takes place at the negative electrode

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    anode is positively charged
    B
    cathode is negatively charged
    C
    oxidation takes place at anode
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