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What are anode and cathode for Leclanche’ dry cell ? Write electrode reactions and overall cell reaction when it generates electricity.

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A dry cell has zinc vessel as anode and graphite rod as cathode and moist paste of ZnCl2, MnO2, NH4Cl as electrolytes.

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There is a side reaction inside the cell, between Zn2+ ions and aqueous NH3.

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