Which of the following is/are true about dry cell?

Cathoce is zinc.

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Anode is an inert graphite rod.

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Electrolyte is moist paste of ammonium chloride and zinc chloride.

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Starch is added to the paste make it thick so that it cannot be leaked out.

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The correct options are
C Electrolyte is moist paste of ammonium chloride and zinc chloride.
D Starch is added to the paste make it thick so that it cannot be leaked out.
Anode is zinc. Cathode is an inert graphite rod in the center of the cell immersed in an electrolyte paste. Electrolyte is moist paste of ammonium chloride and zinc chloride. Starch is added to the paste make it thick so that it cannot be leaked out.

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