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Published on: August 13, 2026
Given below are two figures of Daniell cell (X) and (Y) Study the figures and mark the incorrect statement from the following.
A
In Fig (X), electrons flow from Zn rod to Cu rod hence current flows from Cu to Zn 
B
In fig (Y), electrons flow from Cu to Zn and current flows from Zn to Cu 
C
In fig (X), Zn dissolves at anode and Cu deposits at cathode.
D
In fig (Y), Zn is deposited at Cu and Cu is deposited at Zn.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
In fig. (Y), Zinc is deposited at the zinc electrode and copper dissolves at copper electrode.
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