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What is the electrolyte in a mercury cell?

Options

  1. AAmmonium chloride (NH 4 Cl)
  2. BSodium hydroxide (NaOH)
  3. CPotassium hydroxide (KOH) and zinc oxide (ZnO)
  4. DSulfuric acid (H 2 SO 4 )

Correct answer

C. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) and zinc oxide (ZnO)

Step-by-step solution

The electrolyte in a mercury cell is a paste of KOH and ZnO.

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