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Which of the following statement is incorrect for dry cell ?

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a

Manganese is reduced from +5 to +4 state

b

Reaction at cathode MnO2+NH4++eMnO(OH)+NH3

c

Ammonia form complex with Zn2+ to give ZnNH342+

d

Cell potential is 1.5 V

answer is B.

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 Anode Zn(s)Zn2+(aq)+2e
 Cathode  MnO2+NH4++eMnO(OH)+NH3
At cathode manganese is reduced from +4 oxidation state to +3 oxidation state. Ammonia produced in reaction from complex with Zn2+ to give ZnNH242+. The cell has potential of 1.5 V.

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Which of the following statement is incorrect for dry cell ?