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What is the direction of flow of electrons in an electrolytic cell?(a) Anode to cathode externally(b) Anode to cathode internally(c) Cathode to anode externally(d) Cathode to anode in the solutionI have been asked this question during an online interview.This is a very interesting question from Electrochemical Cells in section Electrochemistry of Chemistry – Class 12

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Right choice is (a) Anode to cathode externally

The BEST I can explain: An electrolytic cell is a TYPE of electrochemical cell. An electrolytic cell converts ELECTRICAL ENERGY into chemical energy. Electrons FLOW from anode to cathode through the external supply in an electrolytic cell. In the solution, only ions flow and not the electrons.



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