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Which of the following is not a type of electrochemical cell?(a) Voltaic cell(b) Photovoltaic cell(c) Electrolytic cell(d) Fuel CellThis question was addressed to me in an interview for internship.The query is from Electrochemical Cells in portion Electrochemistry of Chemistry – Class 12

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Correct OPTION is (b) Photovoltaic cell

To elaborate: A VOLTAIC or Galvanic cell is a type of electrochemical cell that CONVERTS chemical ENERGY into electrical energy. Photovoltaic cells are used to convert light energy into electrical energy. An Electrolytic cell is a type of electrochemical cell that converts electrical energy into chemical energy. A fuel cell is an electrochemical cell that converts the chemical energy of a fuel and an oxidizing agent into ELECTRICITY.



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