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Cathode is a reducing electrode because:...

Cathode is a reducing electrode because:

A

It has less number of electrons

B

It has deficiency of electrons

C

Cations gain electrons from cathode

D

Anions lose electrons to cathode

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Reduction takes place at cathode as cations migrate to the cathode which is the electrode connected to the negative terminal of battery.
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