What is the anode and cathode in the cell given in the figure?
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a
Anode - Zinc cupCathode - Carbon rod
b
Anode - Carbon cupCathode - Zinc rod
c
Anode - Zinc rod Cathode - Carbon cup
d
Anode - Zinc cupCathode - Zinc rod
answer is A.
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The cell consists of zinc container that act as anode and cathode is a carbon (graphite) rod surrounded by powdered manganese dioxide and carbon. The space between electrodes is filled by moist paste of NH4Cl and ZnCl2.