In a mercury cell, what acts as the cathode during discharge?
Cathode: HgO + H₂O + 2e⁻ → Hg + 2OH⁻ . HgO is the cathode material.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 2: Electrochemistry > Topic: Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis and Faraday's Laws