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In electroplating of iron with zinc , iron rod act as _ and zinc plate act as __ .

A

cathode,anode

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B

anode,cathode

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C

positively charged electrode,negatively charged electrode

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D

Both acts as positively charged electrodes

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Solution

The correct option is A cathode,anode
The anode is the source of electrons and the cathode is where the electrons flow to. The zinc ions get to the cathode(iron) takes the electrons and get deposited.

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