MCQ
In an electrolytic cell cathode acts as:
- AAn oxidizing agent.
- BReducing agent.
- CEither of the two.
- DNeither of the two.
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Answer
- Reducing agent.
Explanation:
At cathode reduction occurs, therefore, cathode acts as a reducing agent by supplying electrons.
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