In a dry cell,the reaction which takes place at the zinc anode is:

  • A
    $Zn^{2+} + 2e^- \to Zn_{(s)}$
  • B
    $Zn_{(s)} \to Zn^{2+} + 2e^-$
  • C
    $Mn^{2+} + 2e^- \to Mn_{(s)}$
  • D
    $Mn_{(s)} \to Mn^{+} + e^- + 1.5 \ V$

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