In dry cell , reaction which takes place at the anode is __________.

Options

A. `Zn^(2+)+2e^(-)toZn_((s))`
B. `Zn_((s))toZn^(2+)+2e^(-)`
C. ` Mn^(2+)+2e^(0)toMn_((s))`
D. `Mn_((s))toMn^(+)+e^(+)+1.5V`

Answer

B

Explanation

At anode: `Zn_((s))toZn^(2+)+2e^(-)`.