What does the double line in the following cell represntation stand for?
$M g (s) | M g^{2 +} (a q) | | A l^{3 +} (a q) | A l (s)$

Electrolyte

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Salt bridge

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Anode

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Cathode

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Solution

The correct option is B Salt bridge
Double line in cell represents is salt bridge connecting both the half cells.

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