Questions

False statement among the following is

Unlock the full solution & master the concept.

Get a detailed solution and exclusive access to our masterclass to ensure you never miss a concept

By Expert Faculty of Sri Chaitanya

In an electrolytic cell, anode is positive electrode

In an electrolytic cell, oxidation occurs at anode

In a galvanic cell, reduction occurs at anode

In a galvanic cell, anode is negative electrode

NEW

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check Your Performance Today with our Free Mock Tests used by Toppers!

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Whether galvanic cell (or) electrolytic cell always oxidation occurs at anodeBy convention , anode is called negative electrode and cathode is called positive electrode in a galvanic cell

Similar Questions

Match the following columns.

	Column I		Column II
A	$Zn + {Cu}^{2 +} ⟶ Cu + {Zn}^{2 +}$	p	Cathode half reaction is ${Cu}^{2 +} + 2 e^{-} ⟶ Cu$
B	$Mg + {Cu}^{2 +} ⟶ Cu + {Mg}^{2 +}$	q	Electrons flows from metal to Cu side.
C	$2 {Ag}^{+} + Cu ⟶ {Cu}^{2 +} + 2 Ag$	r	$E_{anode}^{\circ} < E_{cathode}^{\circ}$
D	$H_{2} + {Cu}^{2 +} ⟶ H^{+} + Cu$	s	Hydrogen electrode is used