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An electrochemical cell an behave like a...

An electrochemical cell an 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) gt E_("ext")`

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The correct Answer is:
C
(c ) Electrochemical cell behaves as an electrolytic cell in case external potential `(E_("ext"))` is more than `E_(cell)`.
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