A galvanic cell involves the following reactions:
$Z n (s) + 2 A g^{+} (a q .) ⇌ Z n^{2 +} (a q .) + 2 A g (s)$
Select the correct statements among the following.

Zinc is negatively charged

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The given redox process is spontaneous

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A g^{+} + e^{-} \to A g

, takes place at anode

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Z n (s) \to Z n^{2 +} + 2 e^{-}

, takes place at cathode

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Solution

The correct option is B The given redox process is spontaneous
In the given cell reaction.
Zinc is getting oxidised and Ag is getting reduced;
at anode: $Z n$ $\to$ $Z n^{2 +}$ + $2 e^{-}$
at cathode: $2 A g^{+}$ + $2 e^{-}$ $\to$ $2 A g$
after oxidation the concentration of $Z n^{2 +}$ ion increases and solution becomes negatively charged;
hence, only option B is correct.

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