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Standard XII
Chemistry
Question

Which of the following statement is correct for a galvanic cell ?
  1. Reduction occurs at cathode
  2. Oxidation occurs at anode
  3. All the statements are correct
  4. Electrons flow anode to cathode

A
Reduction occurs at cathode
B
Oxidation occurs at anode
C
Electrons flow anode to cathode
D
All the statements are correct
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Solution
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As we know,
Anode = oxidation
Cathode = reduction
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