Batteries in Our Cars Generate Electricity by the Following Chemical $\rarr$

question 87

Short Answer

Batteries in our cars generate electricity by the following chemical reaction.
Pb + PbO₂ + 2H₂SO₄ $\rarr$ 2PbSO₄ + 2H₂O
Which substance is oxidized in this process?

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