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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

Why does a dry cell become dead after a long time, even if it has not been used?

Options:

Because the acidic NH₄NO₃ corrodes the zinc container

Because the basic NH₄Cl corrodes the zinc container

Both option 1 and option 2 are correct

Because the acidic NH₄Cl corrodes the zinc container

Correct Answer:

Because the acidic NH₄Cl corrodes the zinc container

Explanation:

A dry cell becomes dead after a long time because the acidic NH₄Cl corrodes the zinc container.