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Electrolysis

In electrolys...

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In electrolysis, oxidation takes place at ___

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Anode

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B

Cathode

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C

Both anode and cathode

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D

None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A
Anode

During electrolysis, oxidation i.e., loss of electrons takes at the anode.

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