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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

Which cell is used in automobiles and inverters?

Options:

Mercury cell

Dry cell

Fuel cell

Lead storage cell

Correct Answer:

Lead storage cell

Explanation:

A good secondary cell can undergo a large number of discharging and charging cycles. The most important secondary cell is the lead storage battery commonly used in automobiles and invertors. It consists of a lead anode and a grid of lead packed with lead dioxide (PbO2) as cathode. A 38% solution of sulphuric acid is used as an electrolyte.