NEET Chemistry · Hard

Redox Reactions: Mixed drill MCQ

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Question

In a concentration cell with same metal electrodes, the dilute half-cell acts as anode because it tends to:

  1. A
    Increase its ion concentration by oxidation
    Correct
  2. B
    Lose ions by reduction
  3. C
    Lower its concentration further
  4. D
    Stop the reaction

Correct answer

Increase its ion concentration by oxidation

Explanation

The cell works to remove the concentration difference.