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

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

Electrochemistry

Solution:

When $E_{ext} > E_{cell}$, the cell starts behaving like an electrolytic cell. The external source of voltage is used to bring about a chemical reaction