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Chemistry Electrochemistry JEE Advanced Previous Years Question Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

A variable, opposite external potential (E ext ) is applied to the cell Zn|Zn 2+ (1 M) || Cu 2+ (1M) | Cu, of potential 1.1 V. When E ext < 1.1 V and E ext > 1.1 V respectively electrons flow from:

A
Cathode to anode in both cases
B
cathode to anode and anode to cathode
C
anode to cathode and cathode to anode
D
anode to cathode in both cases

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D

Electrons flow from anode to cathode always.

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