Question

In electrolytic cell, the cathode acts as

• A. oxidising agent
• B. reducing agent
• C. Either [a] or [b]
• D. Neither [a] nor [b]

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

In the electrolytic cell, reduction occurs at cathode hence, it acts as reducing agent. example -
At cathode
$N{a}^{+}+e^{-}\to Na$