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Question

What is the anode and cathode in the cell given in the figure?

Moderate

A

Anode - Zinc cup
Cathode - Carbon rod
B

Anode - Carbon cup
Cathode - Zinc rod
C

Anode - Zinc rod
Cathode - Carbon cup
D

Anode - Zinc cup
Cathode - Zinc rod

Solution

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.

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