In the electrolytic cell, flow of electrons is fron:

Cathode to anode in solution

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Cathode to anode through external supply

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Cathode to anode through solution

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Anode to cathode through external supply

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The correct option is D
Anode to cathode through external supply

In electrolytic cell, electrons do not carry charge inside the solution, ions do. Electrons flow in the external circuit, from the anode to the cathode.

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