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Write the name of the cell which is generally used in transistors. Write the reactions taking place at the anode and the cathode of this cell.

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Mercury cell is generally used in transistors. At cathod : `HgO + H_(2)O + 2e^(-)rightarrow Hg+ 2OH^(-)`
At anode : `Zn_((Hg))+ 2OH^(-)rightarrow ZnO + H_(2)O + 2e^(-)`
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