MHT CET 2026 Chemistry question

What happens in the oxidation number of Mn during working of dry cell.

Answer: (B)

Solution

In the dry (Leclanche) cell, zinc is the anode: . At the graphite cathode, manganese dioxide is reduced: . Oxidation number of Mn in is +4 and in

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