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A-LevelChemistryElectrochemistryFeb/Mar 2024Paper 1 Q111 Mark

One of the reactions in the rechargeable lead/acid battery is shown. Pb(s) + PbO₂(s) + 4H⁺(aq) + 2SO₄²⁻(aq) → 2PbSO₄(s) + 2H₂O(l) Which statement about this reaction is correct?

ALead is both oxidised and reduced.
BLead is neither oxidised nor reduced.
CLead is oxidised only.
DLead is reduced only.

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About This A-Level Chemistry Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Chemistry (9701) Feb/Mar 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Electrochemistry and is worth 1 mark.

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