Question

Electrolysis is also a redox reaction.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

A redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which the process of oxidation and reduction takes place simultaneously.

Example:

$I_2+2F{e}^{2+}->2I^{-}+2F{e}^{3+}$

In electrolysis,oxidation of ions take place at anode and reduction at cathode simultaneously.

Example:

At Cathode:$C{u}^{2+}+2e^{-}->\underset{\text{Reddish brown deposit}}{Cu}$

At anode:$Cu->C{u}^{2+}+2e^{-}$

Hence electrolysis is also a redox reaction.