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An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when .........

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a

Ecell =0

b

Ecell >Eext 

c

Eext >Ecell 

d

Ecell =Eext 

answer is C.

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If an external opposite potential is applied on the Galvanic cell and increased,reaction continue to take place, till the opposing voltage reaches the value of 1.1 V. At this stage no
current flow through the cell and if there is any further increase in the external potential then reaction starts functioning in opposite direction.
Hence, this works as an electrolytic cell.

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An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when .........