Which of the following is not a chemical effect of electric current?

Glowing of an incandescent bulb

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Deposition of metal on electrodes

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Evolution of gases near electrodes

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Change in colour of electrolyte

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Solution

The correct option is A Glowing of an incandescent bulb
Electric current on passing through a conducting solution can cause chemical reactions. Chemical effects of electric current include evolution of gases, change in colour and deposition of metals on electrodes whereas glowing of bulb is a heating effect of current.

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