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On electrolysis discharge of ions takes place:

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at electrodes
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within the electrolyte solution
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both at electrodes and within the electrolyte solution
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neither at electrodes nor wihtin the electrolyte solution
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Solution

The correct option is B at electrodes
On electrolysis , discharge of electrons takes place at cathode as well as anode. At anode, it undergoes oxidation by the loss of electron. At cathode it undergoes reduction by gaining electrons.

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