In electrolytic cell flow of electron is from :
a)cathod to anode in solution
b)cathode to anode through external supply
c)cathode to anode through internal supply
d)anode to cathode to internal supply

[Doubt: what is internal and external supply here ,Pls explain Concept and answer]

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Ans is option C

In an electrolytic cell electrons do not flowthemselves. It is the migration of ions towards oppositely charged electrons that indirectly constitutes the flow of electrons from cathode to anode through internalsupply.

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