In electro-chemical corrosion of metals, the metal undergoing corrosion:

Becomes anode

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Becomes cathode

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Becomes inert

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None is correct

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Solution

The correct option is A Becomes anode
During corrosion, the oxidation of metal to metal ions occur. Hence the metal undergoing corrosion acts as anode.
Hence, correct answer is option $A$ .

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