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Representation of Cell

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Which of the following statement is correct for a galvanic cell ?

A

Reduction occurs at cathode

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Oxidation occurs at anode

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C

Electrons flow anode to cathode

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All the statements are correct

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Solution

The correct option is C All the statements are correct
As we know,
Anode = oxidation
Cathode = reduction

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