Which of the following changes takes place at the positive electrode during the working of a dry cell?

  • A
    $Zn_{(s)}$ is oxidised to $Zn^{2+}_{(aq)}$
  • B
    $Zn^{2+}_{(aq)}$ is reduced to $Zn_{(s)}$
  • C
    $MnO_{2_{(s)}}$ is reduced to $Mn_2O_{3_{(s)}}$
  • D
    $Mn_2O_{3_{(s)}}$ is oxidised to $MnO_{2_{(s)}}$

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