During electroplating of an article with nickel, the reduction reaction of the electrolysis occurs at:

cathode

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anode

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both

A

and

B

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none of these

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The correct option is A cathode
No matter what, reduction always occurs at cathode.

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During electroplating of an article with nickel, the reduction reaction of the electrolysis occurs at:

The correct option is A cathodeNo matter what, reduction always occurs at cathode.

The correct option is A cathode
No matter what, reduction always occurs at cathode.