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Assertion :A dry cell cannot be recharged. Reason: The chemical reaction in a dry cell is reversible.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
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Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct
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The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
Assertion is true as dry cell can't be recharged.
But reason is incorrect, the reaction taking place in dry cell, is irreversible.
ZnC battery is a dry cell. Zinc serve as the anode and inert carbon rod is positive cathode.
ZnZn2++2e
2MnO2+H2O+2eMn2O3+2OH

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