Which of the following reactions occurs at the cathode of a common dry cell?

  • A
    $Mn \to Mn^{2+} + 2e^-$
  • B
    $2MnO_2 + Zn^{2+} + 2e^- \to ZnMn_2O_4$
  • C
    $2ZnO_2 + Mn^{2+} + 2e^- \to MnZn_2O_4$
  • D
    $Zn \to Zn^{2+} + 2e^-$

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