What is the anode and cathode in the given in the below

Options

A. `{:("Anode","Cathode"),("Zinc cup", "Carbon rod"):}`
B. `{:("Anode","Cathode"),("Carbon cup", "Zinc rod"):}`
C. `{:("Anode","Cathode"),("Zinc rod", "Carbon cup"):}`
D. `{:("Anode","Cathode"),("Zinc cup", "Zinc rod"):}`

Answer

C

Explanation

The cell consists of zinc container that acts as anode and cathode is a carbon rod surrounded by powdered manganese dioxide and carbon the space between electrodes is filled by moist paste of `NH_(4)CI` and `ZnCI_(2)`