Consider the following statements regarding the electromotive force (EMF) and terminal potential difference of a chemical cell: 1. The EMF of a cell is always greater than its terminal potential difference when the cell is discharging. 2. During the charging of a cell, the terminal potential difference is greater than the EMF of the cell. 3. The internal resistance of a cell is independent of the concentration of the electrolyte. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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