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What is the function of MnO2 in Leclanche cell?​

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Leclanche cell is a primary cell, handy for sporadic use, with positive anode of zinc encompassed by a mixture of manganese dioxide and powdered carbon in a pot, which is porous. The pot and the negative zinc terminal remained in a container holding ammonium chloride solution.

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Answer:

It serves as the cathode

Step-by-step explanation:

It absorbs the hydrogen gas produced.

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