Q.
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) Zn⟶Zn2++2e-(at anode) (ii) Cu2++2e-⟶Cu (at cathode)
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