The reaction at cathode in the cells commonly used in clocks involves.
- oxidation of Mn from +2 to +7
- reduction of Mn from +4 to +3
- oxidation of Mn from +3 to +4
- reduction of Mn from +7 to +2
Answer
(2) reduction of Mn from +4 to +3
Solution
Clocks use the dry cell (Leclanché cell): anode Zn, cathode carbon rod in MnO2 + C paste
Cathode: +4MnO2 + NH4+ + e- +3MnO(OH) + NH3
∵ Mn gains one electron at the cathode ⇒ reduction from +4 to +3
Answer: (2)