Q.

For lead storage battery pick the correct statements.

(A) During charging of battery, PbSO4 on anode is converted into PbO2

(B) During charging of battery, PbSO4 on cathode is converted into PbO2

(C) Lead storage battery consists of grid of lead packed with PbO2 as anode

(D) Lead storage battery has 38% solution of sulphuric acid as an electrolyte 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:                            [2023]

1 A, B, D only  
2 B, D only  
3 B, C, D only  
4 B, C only  

Ans.

(2)

Lead storage battery consists of lead anode and a grid of lead packed with lead oxide (PbO2) as cathode. A 38% solution of H2SO4 is used as an electrolyte. On charging the battery the reaction is reversed and PbSO4(s) on anode and cathode is converted into Pb and PbO2 respectively.