In the electrolytic cell, flow of electrons is fron:
A
Cathode to anode in
solution
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B
Cathode to anode
through external supply
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C
Cathode to anode
through internal supply
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D
Anode to cathode
through internal supply
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Solution
The correct option is D
Anode to cathode
through internal 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.