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In Dry cell, cathode is made up of_______?

Correct answer: B. Carbon (Graphite)

  • A. Zinc
  • B. Carbon (Graphite)
  • C. ZnCl²
  • D. MnO²(Pyrolusite)

Explanation

In a zinc-carbon dry cell, the graphite rod serves as the cathode and conducts electrons from the manganese dioxide cathodic mixture. Students may choose manganese dioxide because it participates in the cathode reduction reaction, but the electrode itself is the carbon rod.

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