Which of the following statement is incorrect about anions?

During electrolysis they migrate to anode

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Anions are negatively charged ions

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Lose an electron to the anode to get oxidized to become a neutral atom

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Lose an electron to the cathode to get oxidized to become a neutral atom

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The correct option is D
Lose an electron to the cathode to get oxidized to become a neutral atom

Anions are negatively charged ions. During electrolysis, they migrate to the anode and lose an electron to the anode to get oxidized to become a neutral atom. For example, during the electrolysis, of copper sulphate solution using copper electrode, the reaction occurring at the anode is:

$C u \to C u^{2 +} + 2 e^{-}$

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