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Give electrode reactions of mercury cell. Give its uses. |
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Answer» Solution :At anode `Zn(s)+2OH^(-)(aq)toZnO_((s))+H_(2)O_((l))+2e` At CATHODE `HgO_((g))+H_(2)O_((l))+2etoHg_((l))+2OH_(aq)^(-)` Uses. : (i) This CELL GIVES a CONSTANT voltage of 1.35 V. (ii) It is a compact cell. |
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