A species with a higher (more positive) reduction potential is more easily reduced. So, if the cation is easier to reduce than water, it will be preferentially discharged at the cathode.
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If the cation produced from the electrolyte has higher reduction potential than that of water, the ______ will get reduced at the cathode.
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Solution
If the cation produced from the electrolyte has higher reduction potential than that of water, the cation will get reduced at the cathode.
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