What is used as a cathode in a Leclanche cell?

Graphite rod surrounded by powdered MnO₂ and carbon

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Zinc container

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Graphite rod covered by a paste of NH₄Cl and ZnCl₂

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None of the above

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Graphite rod surrounded by powdered MnO₂ and carbon

Graphite rod surrounded by powdered MnO₂ and carbon

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