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True or False: In a galvanic cell, oxidation occurs at the cathode.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

In galvanic (voltaic) cells: oxidation at anode (loss of e⁻), reduction at cathode (gain of e⁻). Mnemonic: 'AnOx RedCat'. Critical for electrochemistry problems. [[NCERT Chemistry Class 12]]

Topic Chemistry - Electrochemistry
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