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The acid used in lead storage cells is
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- phosphoric acid
- hydrochloric acid
- nitric acid
- sulphuric acid
- phosphoric 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}.