Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry Question 764

Question: In $ Cu-Zn $ cell [BHU 1981]

Options:

A) Reduction occurs at the copper cathode

B) Oxidation occurs at the copper anode

C) Reduction occurs at the cathode

D) Chemical energy is converted to light energy

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Because the reduction potential of $ Cu^{2+}/Cu $ is highest.



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