What is the electrolyte used in wet Leclanche cell
A
Nickle hydroxide
B
Lead dioxide
C
Ammonium chloride
D
Carbon
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
C. Ammonium chloride.
It is the electrolyte in the wet Leclanché cell (aqueous solution).Others:
Nickel hydroxide: In Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries.
Lead dioxide: Cathode in lead-acid batteries.
Carbon: Conductivity enhancer, not electrolyte.
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