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Assertion :Oxidation occurs at anode. Reason: The anode is the negative electrode of a primary cell and is always associated with the oxidation or the release of electrons into the external circuit.


Choose the correct option.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect
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Solution

The correct option is A Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
Anode = Oxidation = Loss of Electrons.

Cathode = Reduction = Gain of Electrons

The anode is the negative electrode of a primary cell and is always associated with the oxidation or the release of electrons into the external circuit.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

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