Galvanic (Voltaic) and Electrolytic Cells

AP Chemistry· difficulty 2/5

A common alkaline battery uses

A
$Pb/PbO₂ in H₂SO₄$
B
$Li/MnO₂ in organic solvent$
C
$Zn anode and MnO₂ cathode in KOH$
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D
$Cd/NiO(OH)$

Explanation

Standard alkaline AA: Zn + 2 MnO₂ + H₂O \to ZnO + 2 MnO(OH) in KOH paste.

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