Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect for anode electrode?

Oxidation reaction occurs at anode

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Anode act as a source of electrons

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Anode has negative polarity

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Both oxidation and reduction occurs at anode

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Solution

The correct option is D Both oxidation and reduction occurs at anode
Charecteristics of anode:
1. Oxidation takes place at anode.
2. It acts as a source of electrons.
3. It has negative polarity.

Thus, statement (a), (b) and (c) are correct.

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