The reaction at cathode in the cells commonly used in clocks involves.
- (A)reduction of Mn from +4 to +3✓ Correct
- (B)oxidation of Mn from +3 to +4
- (C)reduction of Mn from +7 to +2
- (D)oxidation of Mn from +2 to +7
Answer: (A)
Solution
In the common dry cell used in clocks (Leclanche/zinc-carbon), the cathode reaction reduces manganese in : , i.e. Mn goes from the state to the state. Hence reduction of Mn from to .
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