The electrolyte used in a mercury cell is:

  • A
    Moist paste of $NH_4Cl$ and $ZnCl_2$
  • B
    $38\%$ solution of $H_2SO_4$
  • C
    Paste of $KOH$ and $ZnO$
  • D
    Paste of $MgCl_2$ and $HgO$

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