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Electrolytic Cell

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The electrode connected to the positive terminal of a battery

A

Pole

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B

Cathode

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C

Anode

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D

Photodiode

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Solution

The correct option is C Anode
The electrode connected to the positive terminal of a battery is called anode while the electrode connected to the negative terminal of a battery is called the cathode. Hence option C is correct.

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