Which of the following statements regarding a mercury battery is $NOT$ true?

  • A
    It is a primary dry cell.
  • B
    It consists of a $Zn$ anode amalgamated with mercury.
  • C
    The electrolyte is strongly acidic.
  • D
    In this, $Hg$ is obtained by the reduction of $HgO$.

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