question_answer 60)

  For the given cell, (a) Mg is cathode (b) Cu is cathode (c) The cell reaction is                            (d) Cu is the oxidising agent

Answer:

                  (b, c) Left side of cell reaction represents oxidation half cell i.e., oxidation of Mg and right side of cell represents reduction half cell reactions i.e., reduction of copper. (ii) Cu is reduced and reduction occurs at cathode. (iii) Mg is oxidised and oxidation occurs at anode. (iv) whole cell reaction can be written as Hence, options (b) and (c) both are correct choices.