Which of the following substances is the anode in the dry Leclanche cell ?

  • A Carbon rod
  • B Muslin bag
  • C The seal
  • D Zinc container
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The correct answer is D. Zinc container

In a Leclanche cell, the anode is a zinc rod / container and the cathode is a carbon rod with ammonium chloride solution / paste as the electrolyte.

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