What is the chemical reaction that occurs during the discharging of a lead storage cell?

  • A
    $Pb + PbO_2 + 2H_2SO_4 \rightarrow 2PbSO_4 + 2H_2O$
  • B
    $2PbSO_4 + 2H_2O \rightarrow Pb + PbO_2 + 2H_2SO_4$
  • C
    $Pb + PbO_2 \rightarrow 2PbO$
  • D
    $PbSO_4 + 2H_2O \rightarrow PbO_2 + H_2SO_4$

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