Question
Write overall cell reaction for lead storage battery when the battery is being charged.

Answer

$2\text{PbSO}_4(\text{s})+2\text{H}_2\text{O}(\text{l})\xrightarrow{ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ }\text{Pb(s)}+\text{PbO}_2\text{(s)}+4\text{H}^+(\text{aq})+2\text{SO}^{2-}_4(\text{aq})$

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