In a Mercury cell,which of the following acts as a cathode?

  • A
    Paste of $ZnO$ and Carbon
  • B
    Zinc and mercury amalgam
  • C
    Paste of $HgO$ and Carbon
  • D
    Paste of $NH_4Cl$ and $ZnCl_2$

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