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  1. The acid used in lead storage cells is
    1. phosphoric acid
    2. hydrochloric acid
    3. nitric acid
    4. sulphuric acid
Correct Option: D

Dilute sulfuric acid {H2SO4} serves as the electrolyte in a lead storage battery. The electrodes of the cells in a lead storage battery consist of lead grids. The openings of the anodic grid is filled with spongy (porous) lead. The openings of the cathodic grid is filled with lead dioxide {PbO2}.



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