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In Daniell cell oxidation of zinc and reduction of copper take place at

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a

anode and cathode respectively

b

cathode and anode respectively

c

positive electrode and negative electrode respectively

d

None of the above

answer is A.

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In Daniell cell, electrons are produced at the anode due to oxidation of Zn and at cathode electrons are absorbed due to reduction of copper (Cu2+).

 i.e. (i) ZnZn2++2e-(at anode) 

 (ii) Cu2++2e-Cu (at cathode) 

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