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