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In electrolytic cell, cathode acts as an...

In electrolytic cell, cathode acts as an/a

A

Oxidising agent

B

Reducing agent

C

Either of the two

D

Neither (a) nor (b)

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B
Electrolytic cell, cathode acs as a reducing agent.
e.g., At cathode, `Na^(+)+e^(-)toNa` (reduction)
At anode: `underline("Cl^(-)toCl+e^(-)("oxidation")" ")`
`Na^(+)+Cl^(-)tounderset(("Cathode"))(Na)+underset(("anode"))(Cl)`
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  • In an electrolytic cell

    A
    oxidation takes place at the negative electrode
    B
    reduction is spontaneous
    C
    reduction takes place at the positive electrode
    D
    reduction takes place at the negative electrode

  • In an electrolytic cell :

    A
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    B
    cathode is negatively charged
    C
    oxidation takes place at anode
    D
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  • In an electrolytic cell current flows

    A
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    From anode to cathode outside the cell
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    From cathode to anode inside the cell
    D
    None of the above.

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