MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the cathode of electrochemical cell ?

(A)Oxidation occurs at the cathode
(B)Reduction occurs at cathodeCorrect
(C)Usually denoted by a negative sign
(D)Is usually made up of non conducting material.

Answer: (B)

Solution

In every electrochemical cell, reduction takes place at the cathode and oxidation at the anode (mnemonic: RED CAT, AN OX). Hence (B) is correct. (A) is wrong because oxidation occurs at the anode. (C) is wrong: in a

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