Identify the reaction that takes place at the cathode during electrolytic refining of the extracted metal M.

M^{n +} + {ne}^{-} \to M

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M \to M^{n +} + {ne}^{-}

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The correct option is A $M^{n +} + {ne}^{-} \to M$
 Correct answer is option (a).

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Identify the reaction that takes place at the cathode during electrolytic refining of the extracted metal M.​

The correct option is A Mn+ + ne− → M  Correct answer is option (a).

Identify the reaction that takes place at the cathode during electrolytic refining of the extracted metal M.

The correct option is A $M^{n +} + {ne}^{-} \to M$
 Correct answer is option (a).