Question

Reaction that takes place at graphite anode in dry cell is

• A. $Z{n}^{2+}+2e^{-}\to Zn$
• B. $Zn\to Z{n}^{2+}+2e^{-}$
• C. $M{n}^{2+}+2e^{-}\to Mn$
• D. $Mn\to M{n}^{+}+e^{-}+1.5V$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Dry cell: At anode, $Zn\to Z{n}^{2+}+2e^{-}$