In which of the following cells, the space between cathode and anode is filled by a moist mixture of ammonium choride and zinc chloride?

Question

In which of the following cells, the space between cathode and anode is filled by a moist mixture of ammonium choride and zinc chloride? (A) Mercury cell (B) Leclanche cell (C) Nickel-cadmium cell (D) Fuel cell

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Leclanche cell consist of a zinc container which acts as anode. The cathode is a carbon (graphite) rod surrounded by a mixture of powdered manganese dioxide and carbon. The space between cathode and anode is filled by a moist mixture of ammonium chloride and zinc chloride.

Q. In which of the following cells, the space between cathode and anode is filled by a moist mixture of ammonium choride and zinc chloride?

Mercury cell

Leclanche cell

Nickel-cadmium cell

Fuel cell

Leclanche cell consist of a zinc container which acts as anode. The cathode is a carbon (graphite) rod surrounded by a mixture of powdered manganese dioxide and carbon. The space between cathode and anode is filled by a moist mixture of ammonium chloride and zinc chloride.