An electrolytic cell consists of
(i) positively charged cathode
(ii) negatively charged anode
(iii) positively charged anode
(iv) negatively charged cathode

Options

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (iii) and (iv)
C. (i) and (iii)
D. (ii) and (iv)

Answer

B

Explanation

Positively charged ions are called cations as they are deposited at negatively charged pole. Negatively charged ions are called anions as these are deposited at positively charged pole. That.s why the negatively charged pole is called cathode and positively charged pole is called anode.