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Electrode at which reduction takes place...

Electrode at which reduction takes place is known as ........

A

Anode

B

Cathode

C

Both 1 and 2

D

None of these

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B
Reduction is gain of electrons. Cathode is negatively charged electrode. Thus reduction occurs on the cathode.
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