Which of the following changes takes place at the positive electrode during the recharging of a lead accumulator?

  • A
    $Pb$ is oxidised to $PbSO_4$
  • B
    $PbSO_4$ is oxidised to $PbO_2$
  • C
    $PbSO_4$ is reduced to $Pb$
  • D
    $PbO_2$ is reduced to $PbSO_4$

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