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Which of the following will be applied when a metal Y is used to electroplate another metal X in electrolysis?

A.

X is the anode and very high current is used

B.

X is the anode and Y is the cathode

C.

Y is the cathode and X is the anode

D.

Y is the anode and very high current is used

Correct answer is D

Metals and hydrogen are deposited at the cathode, while non-metals and oxygen are deposited on the anode
∴ metals Y will form the anode which is deposited at the cathode made of x