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In electrochemical corrosion of metals, ...

In electrochemical corrosion of metals, the metal undergoing corrosion:

A

becomes anode

B

becomes cathode

C

becomes inert

D

none is correct.

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The correct Answer is:
A
Pure metal acts as anode where as impurities as cathode.
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