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CUET · CHEMISTRY · PYQ PAPER 2025

The following statements describe various properties of a Mercury cell :
(A) It converts energy of combustion into electrical energy
(B) It is rechargeable
(C) The cell reaction involved is Zn(Hg) + HgO(s) \(\rightarrow\) ZnO(s) + Hg(l)
(D) It is a low current device used in hearing aids
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A (A), (B) and (D) only
  2. B (A) and (C) only
  3. C (A), (B), (C) and (D)
  4. D (C) and (D) only
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(D) (C) and (D) only

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Cell reaction: \( \text{Zn(Hg) + HgO(s)} \rightarrow \text{ZnO(s) + Hg(l)} \) Used as a low current device (e.g., hearing aids) Answer: (C) and (D) only
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