Electrons are getting added to an element Y. Which electrode will Y migrate during the process of electrolysis?

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Solution

When an electron is added to an element, it gets reduced and there is a negative charge on it.
Therefore, after acquiring a negative charge it will migrate towards anode during the process of electrolysis.

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