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The primary cell that cannot be reused after its EMF drops to zero is exemplified by

A{'text': 'Lead storage battery', 'label': 'A'}
B{'text': 'Nickel-cadmium cell', 'label': 'B'}
C{'text': 'Nickel-metal-hydride cell', 'label': 'C'}
D{'text': 'Dry cell (Leclanché)', 'label': 'D'}
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. {'text': 'Dry cell (Leclanché)', 'label': 'D'}
1. Primary cells generate electricity from irreversible reactions. 2. They cannot be recharged and are discarded when spent. 3. Dry cell (Leclanché) is a common primary cell. 4. Lead storage, nickel-cadmium and NiMH are secondary (rechargeable) cells. _Source: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry, Unit 3 "Electrochemistry", §3.6_
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