CHAPTER

02 ELECTROCHEMISTR
Y
Exercise 1: NCERT Based Topic-wise
MCQs

1. Batteries and fuel cells convert NCERT/ Page-65 /

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(a) chemical energy into electrical energy.
(b) electrical energy into chemical energy.
(c) chemical energy into potential energy.
(d) electrical energy into potential energy.

2. Which device converts chemical energy of a spontaneous redox reaction into electrical
energy?
(a) Galvanic cell NCERT/ Page-66 / N-33
(b) Electrolytic cell
(c) Daniell cell
(d) Both (a) and (c)
2+ ¿ ( aq) ∣ Cu(s )¿

3. Zn(s )∣ Zn2+ ¿ (aq )∥ Cu ¿

is The cell is called
(cathode)

(anode)

(a) Weston cell

(b) Daniell cell
(c) Calomel cell
(d) Faraday cell

4. In the electrolytic cell, flow of electrons is from NCERT/ Page-66 /

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(a) cathode to anode in solution
(b) cathode to anode through external supply
(c) cathode to anode through internal supply
(d) anode to cathode through internal supply
5. Which of the following statements about galvanic cell is incorrect NCERT/
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(a) anode is positive
(b) oxidation occurs at the electrode with lower reduction potential
(c) cathode is positive
(d) reduction occurs at cathode

6. In which of the following conditions salt bridge is not required in a galvanic cell? NCERT/
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(a) When galvanic cell is used in geyser.
(b) When distance between oxidation half cell and reduction half cell is negligible.
(c) Electrolytic solutions used in both the half cells are of same concentration.
(d) When both the electrodes are dipped in the same electrolytic solution.

7. The tendency of an electrode to lose electrons is known as NCERT/

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(a) electrode potential
(b) reduction potential
(c) oxidation potential
(d) e.m.f.

8. The chemical reaction,

2 AgCl (s )+ H 2 (g)⟶ 2 HCl (aq)+2 Ag(s)
taking place in a galvanic cell is represented by the notation
(a) Pt (s)∣ H 2 (g), 1 bar ¿ 1 MKCl(aq)∨ AgCl (s) ∣ Ag (s)
+¿¿
(b) Pt ⁡(s)∣ H 2 (g), 1 bar ¿ 1 MHCl(aq)∨1 MAg (aq) ∣ Ag (s)
(c) Pt (s)∣ H 2 (g), 1 bar ¿ 1 MHCl(aq)∨ AgCl (s) ∣ Ag (s)
(d) Pt (s)∣ H 2 (g), 1 bar ∣1 MHCl (aq) ∣ Ag (s) ∣ AgCl (s)

9. For cell representation: NCERT Page-68 / N-33

Cu(s)¿
Which of the following is correct?
(i) Cu is reducing agent.
2+ ¿(aq)+ 2 Ag (s )¿

(ii) Overall cell reaction is Cu(s)+2 Ag+¿(aq)⟶ Cu ¿

(iii) Cu is cathode
(iv) Ag is anode
(a) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (ii)

10. The reference electrode is made by using

(a) ZnCl 2
(b) CuSO 4
(c) HgCl2
(d) Hg 2 Cl 2
2+ ¿¿
11. Standard electrode potential for Sn4 +¿/ Sn ¿ couple is +0.15 V and that for the Cr 3+¿/ Cr¿
couple is −0.74 V . These two couples in their standard state are connected to make a cell.
 The cell potential will be NCERT/ Page-68 /
N-34
(a) +1.19 V
(b) +0.89 V
(c) +0.18 V
(d) +1.83 V

12. From the given option identify the electrode in which metal in contact with own ion
in solution
(a) Colomel electrode
+3
(b) Pt / Fe2 +¿, Fe ¿
(c) Ag in AgNO3
(d) Gas electrode

13. Which of the following statements regarding given cell representation is/are
correct?
Cd (s )¿
(i) In the given cell, Cd electrode act as an anode whereas Ag electrode acts as a
cathode.
(ii) In the given cell, Cd electrode acts as a cathode whereas Ag electrode acts as a
anode.
(iii) Ecell =E Ag −E ¿
+ ¿/Ag
Cd 2+¿/ Cd¿

(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) Only (ii)
(c) Only(i)
(d) (i) and (iii)

14. If salt bridge is removed from two half-cells the voltage

(a) drops to zero
(b) does not change
(c) increases gradually
(d) increases rapidly

∘ RT
15. For the given Nernst equation Ecell =Ecell − ln ⁡¿ ¿ NCERT/
2F
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Which of the following representation is correct?
(a) Ag+¿∨ Ag∨¿¿
+ ¿¿

(b) Mg 2+¿∨Mg∨¿ Ag∨ Ag ¿

(c) Mg ¿
(d) Mg ¿

16. Standard electrode potential of three metals X , Y and Z are −1.2 V ,+ 0.5 V and −3.0 V ,
respectively. The reducing power of these metals will be:
NCERT/ Page-71 / N-37
(a) Y > Z> X
(b) X >Y > Z
 (c) Z> X >Y
(d) X >Y > Z

17. Standard reduction potentials of the half reactions are given below :
NCERT/ Page-71 / N-37 ∘
−¿(aq) ;E =+2.85 V ¿
−¿→ 2 F ¿
F 2(g)+2 e
∘
−¿( aq); E =+ 1.36V ¿
−¿→ 2 Cl ¿
Cl 2 (g)+2 e
∘

Br 2(l)+2 e−¿→ 2 Br(aq); E =+1.06 V ¿

∘
−¿(aq); E =+ 0.53 V ¿
−¿→ 2 I ¿
I 2 (s)+2 e
The strongest oxidising and reducing agents respectively are
(a) F 2 and I −¿¿
(b) Br 2 and Cl
(c) Cl 2 and Br
(d) Cl 2 and I 2

18. The value of electrode potential ( 10−4 M ) H +¿ |H 2

(1 atm)|Pt ¿
at 298 K would be NCERT/
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(a) −0.236 V
(b) +0.404 V
(c) +0.236 V
(d) −0.476 V

19. The electrode potential E¿ ¿ of a zinc electrode at 25∘ C with an aqueous solution of
2.303 RT
0.1 M ZnSO 4 is ¿. Assume =0.06 at 298 K ]. NCERT Page-70 / N-38
F
(a) +0.73
(b) -0.79
(c) -0.82
(d) -0.70

20. For a cell reaction involving two electron change, the standard EMF of the cell is
0.295 V at 2∘ C . The equilibrium constant of the reaction at 25∘ C will be:
NCERT Page-74 / N-39
(a) 29.5 ×10−2
(b) 10
(c) 1 ×1010
(d) 2.95 ×10−10

21. Without losing its concentration; ZnCl2 solution cannot be kept in contact with
NCERT Page-71 / N-37
(a) Au
(b) Al
(c) Pb
(d) Ag

22. The oxidation potentials of A and B are +2.37 and +1.66 V respectively. In chemical
reactions
(a) A will be replaced by B NCERT/Page-71 /
N-37
 (b) A will replace B
(c) A will not replace B
(d) A and B will not replace each other

23. For a cell, Cu(s)∣ Cu2+¿¿ ¿ the cell potential is found to be 0.43 V at 298 K . The
magnitude of standard electrode potential for Cu2+¿/ Cu¿ is ×10−2 V .
[ Given : E Ag =0.80 V ¿ and
¿
2.303 RT
F
=0.06 V
] NCERT/Page-70 / N-38

(a) 0.34
(b) 3.4
(c) 9.2
(d) 34.0

24. According to Nernst equation, which is not correct if Q=K c : NCERT

(Page-73 / N-38
(a) Ecell =0
RT ∘
(b) ln ⁡Q=Ecell
nF
∘
nF Ecell
(c) K =e RT
c
(d) Ecell =E∘cell

25. For the galvanic cell Zn¿ the cell potential increase if: NCERT/Page-72 / N-38
(a) ¿ is increased
(b) ¿ is increased
(c) ¿ is decreased
(d) surface area of anode is increased

26. For the reaction taking place in the cell: NCERT/

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Pt (s)∣ H 2 (g) ∣ H +¿ ¿(aq) || Ag+¿¿(aq) ∣ Ag(s)
o
ECell =+0.5332 V .
The value of Δ f G0 is kJ mol−1.
(a) -97
(b) -51
(c) -100
(d) 5.1

27. The cell potential for Zn¿ is 0.801 V at 298 K . The reaction quotient for the above
reaction is 10−2. The number of electrons involved in the given electrochemical cell
∘
reaction is NCERT(Page-70 / N-39 (Given: E ❑Zn ❑ =−0.763 V , E
2 +¿
Zn ¿ and
¿
2.303 RT
F
Sn =+0.008 V ¿
=0.06 V )
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 1
(d) 3

28. The correct order of reduction potentials of the following pairs is

−¿ ¿
A. Cl 2 /Cl
 −¿ ¿
B. I 2 /I
C. Ag+¿/ Ag ¿
D. Na+¿/ Na¿
E Li +¿/ Li ¿
(a) A ¿ C ¿ B ¿ D ¿ E
(b) A ¿ B ¿ C ¿ D ¿ E
(c) A ¿ C ¿ B ¿ E ¿ D
(d) A ¿ B ¿ C ¿ E ¿ D

29. Consider the following four electrodes:

NCERT/Page-70 / N-38
2 +¿(0.0001 M )/ Cu(s)¿
P=Cu
2 +¿(0.1 M )/Cu(s)¿
Q=Cu
2+¿(0.01 M )/Cu(s)¿
R=Cu
2 +¿(0.001 M )/Cu(s)¿
S=Cu

If the standard reduction potential of Cu2+¿/ Cu¿ is +0.34 V , the reduction potentials in volts of
the above electrodes follow the order.
(a) P> S> R> Q
(b) S> R>Q> P
(c) R> S>Q> P
(d) Q> R> S> P

30. For the given reactions NCERT/Page-74 /

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−¿→ Sn¿
¿
Sn2+¿+2 e
−¿→Sn ¿

Sn4 +¿+2 e ¿
The electrode potentials are; E Sn =−0.140 V ¿ and E Sn =0.010 V ¿. The magnitude of standard
¿ ¿

electrode potential for Sn4 +¿/ Sn ¿ i.e. E Sn ¿ is ×10−2 V .

2+ ¿¿
¿
0 +¿/ Sn ¿

(a) -0.16
(b) +0.16
(c) 16
(d) -16

31. In which of the following half cells, electrochemical reaction is pH dependent?

2 +¿¿
(a) Pt ∣ Fe3 +¿, Fe ¿
2+ ¿¿

(b) MnO−¿∣4
Mn ¿

(c) Ag∨ AgCI∨Cl−¿ ¿

1
(d) F2 F
2 |−¿¿

32. Standard cell voltage for the cell Pb ¿ is −0.01 V . If the cell is to exhibit Ecell =0, the
value of
¿ should be antilog of – NCERT Page-70 / N-38
(a) +0.3
(b) 0.5
(c) 1.5
(d) 1−0.5
33. The cell, Zn¿ was allowed to be completely discharged at 298 K . The relative
concentration of Zn2+¿¿ to Cu2+¿ ¿¿ is
(a) 9.65 ×10 4
(b) antilog(24.08)
(c) 37.3
(d) 1037.3.

34. What is the potential of half-cell consisting of zinc electrode in 0.01 M ZnSO 4 solution
at 25 C ( E ∘ox=0.763V )
∘

(a) 0.8221 V NCERT Page-70 / N-38

(b) 8.221 V
(c) 0.5282 V
(d) 9.282 V

35. The cell potential for the given cell at 298 K

Pt ∣ H 2 ( g ,1 bar) ¿ is 0.31 V . The pH of the acidic solution is found to be 3 , whereas the
concentration of Cu2+¿ ¿ is 10−x M . The value of x is
2.303 RT
( Given ECu =0.34 V ¿ and
¿ =0.06 V ) NCERT/Page-70 / N-
F
38
(a) 7
(b) 14
(c) -7
(d) -14

36. Consider the following cell reaction:

NCERT Page-70/N-38 ∘
2+ ¿(aq)+ 2 H 2 O( l); E =1.67 V ¿
+¿(aq)→ 2 Fe ¿
2 Fe( s)+O2 ( g)+ 4 H
At ¿ and pH=3 , the cell potential at 25∘ C is
(a) 1.47 V
(b) 1.77 V
(c) 1.87 V
(d) 1.57 V

37. In a cell, the following reactions take place

NCERT/Page-68 / N-40
¿
The standard electrode potential for the spontaneous reaction in the cell is x × 10−2 V 298 K .
The value of x is (Nearest Integer)
(a) -23
(b) -2
(c) 23
(d) 20

38. For a relation NCERT Page-

74 / N-40
Δ r G=−nF Ecell
∘
Ecell =E in which of the following condition?
cell
(a) Concentration of any one of the reacting species should be unity
(b) Concentration of all the product species should be unity.
 (c) Concentration of all the reacting species should be unity.
(d) Concentration of all reacting and product species should be unity.

39. If 0.01 M solution of an electrolyte has a resistance of 40 ohms in a cell having a cell
constant of 0.4 cm−1, then its molar conductance in ohm cm −1 mol−1 is
NCERT Page-79 / N-45
2
(a) 10
(b) 104
(c) 10
(d) 103

40. Specific conductance of a 0.1 NKCl solution at 23∘ C is 0.012 ohm−1 cm−1. Resistance of
cell containing the solution at same temperature was found to be 55 ohm. The cell
constant is NCERT Page-78 / N-44
−1
(a) 0.0616 cm
(b) 0.66 cm−1
(c) 6.60 cm−1
(d) 660 cm−1

41. The conductivity of a weak acid HA of concentration 0.001 mol L−1 is 2.0 ×10−5 S cm−1. If
Λ m (HA)=190 S cm mol , the ionization constant ( K a ) of HA is equal to ¿¿ 10−6.
∘ 2 −1
NCERT Page-
84 / N-50
(a) 24
(b) 48
(c) 12
(d) 45

42. Specific conductance of 0.1 MHNO3 is 6.3 ×10−2 ohm−1 cm−1. The molar conductance of
the solution is
(a) 100 ohm−1 cm2
(b) 515 ohm−1 cm2
(c) 630 ohm−1 cm2
(d) 6300 ohm−1 cm2

43. The unit of specific conductivity is

NCERT/Page-75 / N-44
(a) ohmcm cm−1
(b) ohm cm−2
(c) ohm−1 cm
(d) ohm−1 cm−1

44. Which of the following pair(s) is/are incorrectly matched?

(i) R (resistance) −ohm(Ω) NCERT Page-75 /
N-44
 (ii) ρ (resistivity) - ohm metre (Ωm)
(iii) G (conductance) - seimens or ohm (S)
(iv) κ (conductivity) - seimens metre ❑−1 ( Sm−1 )
(a) (i),(ii) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (iii) only

45. The molar conductivity of a conductivity cell filled with 10 moles of 20 mLNaCl
solution is Λ m and that of 20 moles another identical cell having 80 mLNaCl solution is Λ m .
1 2

The conductivities exhibited by these two cells are same.

NCERT/Page-79 / N-45
The relationship between Λ m and Λ m is
2 1

(a) Λ m =2 Λm
2 1

(b) Λ m = Λm /2
2 1

(c) Λ m = Λm
2 1

(d) Λ m =4 Λ m
2 1

46. The electrical properties and their respective SI units are given below. Identify the
wrongly matched pair.
Electrical property SI unit NCERT/Page-75 &
78 / N-44
−1
(a) Specific conductance Sm
(b) Conductance S
−1
(c) Equivalent conductance Sm geq
(d) Cell constant M

47. The resistance of 0.01 N solution of an electrolyte was found to be 220 ohm at
298 K using a conductivity cell with a cell constant of 0.88 cm−1. The value of
equivalent conductance of solution is -
(a) 400 mhocm2 g eq−1
(b) 295 mho cm2 g eq−1
(c) 419 mho cm2 g eq−1
(d) 425 mhocm2 g eq−1

48.Which of the following solutions of KCl will have the highest value of specific
conductance? NCERT/Page-79 &
80 / N-47
(a) 1.0 N
(b) 0.1 N
(c) 1.0 ×10−2 N
(d) 1.0 ×10−3 N

49. Which of the following expression correctly represents molar conductivity?

NCERT/Page-79 & 81 / N-45
K
(a) ∧m=
C
KA
(b) ∧m=
l
 (c) ∧m=KV
(d) All of these

50.
Electrolyte: KCl KNO3 HCl NaOAC NaCl
149. 426. 126.
Λ ∞ ( S cm2 mol−1 ) : 9
145
2
91
5
Calculate Λ ∞HOAc using appropriate molar conductances of the electrolytes listed above at
infinite dilution in H 2 O at 25∘ C
NCERT/Page-83 / N-49
(a) 217.5
(b) 390.7
(c) 552.7
(d) 517.2

51. Which of the following expressions correctly represents the equivalent

conductance at infinite dilution of Al2 ( SO4 )3, Given that Λ Al ¿ and Λ SO ¿ are the equivalent
¿ ¿
4

conductances at infinite dilution of the respective ions?

NCERT/Page-83 / N-49
1
(a) 3 Λ Al + 1 Λ¿
¿ ¿
SO4 ¿
2

(b) 2 Λ ¿
Al +3 Λ ¿
SO4 ¿
¿
Λ
(c) Al + Λ ¿
¿
¿
SO4 ¿

(d) ¿

52. At 25∘ C , the molar conductance at infinite dilution for the strong electrolytes
NaOH , NaCl and BaCl2 are 248 ×10−4, 126 ×10−4 and 280 ×10−4 Sm 2 mol−1 respectively.
0
Λ m Ba¿ in S m2 mol−1 is NCERT/ Page-83 / N-49
−4
(a) 52.4 × 10
(b) 524 × 10−4
(c) 402 ×10−4
(d) 262 ×10−4

53. The ion of least limiting molar conductivity among the following is
NCERT Page-78 & 79 / N-47
¿
(a) SO 2−¿
4
(b) H +¿¿
(c) Ca2+¿ ¿
−¿¿
(d) CH 3 COO

54. Molar ionic conductivities of a two-bivalent electrolytes x 2+¿ ¿ and y 2−¿¿ are 57 and 73
respectively. The molar conductivity of the solution formed by them will be
NCERT/Page-83 / N-49
 (a) 130 S cm2 mol−1
(b) 65 S cm2 mol−1
(c) 260 S cm2 mol−1
(d) 187 S cm2 mol−1

55. 0.1 mole, per litre solution is present in a conductivity cell where electrode of
100 cm area are placed at 1 cm apart and resistance observed is 5 ×10 Ohm, what is molar
2 3

conductivity of solution?
(a) 5 ×102 Scm2 mole−1 NCERT/Page-78 & 79 / N-45
4 2 −1
(b) 2 ×10 S cm mole
(c) 200 S cm2 mole−1
(d) 0.02 S cm2 mole−1

56. The resistance of a conductivity cell with cell constant 1.14 cm−1, containing
0.001 MKCl at 298 K is 1500 Ω . The molar conductivity of 0.001 MKCl solution at 298 K in
−1
S cm mol is__ (Integer answer)
2

(a) 86
(b) 860
(c) 920
(d) 760

57. Resistance of 0.2 M solution of an electrolyte is 50 Ω . The specific conductance of

the solution is 1.3 S m−1. If resistance of the 0.4 M solution of the same electrolyte is 260 Ω ,
its molar conductivity is :
(a) 6.25 ×10−4 S m2 mol−1 NCERT/Page-78 & 79 / N-
45
(b) 625 ×10−4 S m2 mol−1
(c) 62.5 S m2 mol−1
(d) 6250 S m2 mol−1

58. The limiting molar conductivities of HCl , CH 3 COONa and NaCl are respectively
425,90 and 125 mho cm2 mol−1 at 25∘ C . The molar conductivity of 0.1 MCH 3 COOH solutions is
−1
7.8 mho cm mol at the same temperature. The degree of dissociation of 0.1 M acetic acid
2

solution at the same temperature is NCERT/Page-83 / N-50

(a) 0.10
(b) 0.02
(c) 0.15
(d) 0.03

59. A weak electrolyte having the limiting equivalent conductance of 400 S cm2.
equivalent ❑−1 at 298 K is 2 % ionized in its 0.1 N solution. The resistance of this solution (in
ohms) in an electrolytic cell of cell constant 0.4 cm−1 at this temperature is
NCERT Page-84 / N-47
(a) 200
(b) 300
(c) 400
(d) 500
 2+ ¿( D )¿
2+¿ (C ) ,Mg ¿
+ ¿(B) ,Ca ¿
60. Arrange the following in increasing order of their conductivity Na+¿(A ), K ¿

(a) A , B ,C , D NCERT Page-78

&79/ N-49
(b) B , A ,C , D
(c) C , A , D , B
(d) A , B , D , C

61. The conductivity of electrolytic solutions depends upon which of the following?
(i) Size of ions produced NCERT Page-78 &
79 / N-49
(ii) Viscosity of the solvent
(iii) Concentration of electrolyte
(iv) Solvation of ions produced
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i),(iii) and (iv)
(d) All of these

62 . The amount of charge in F (Faraday) required to obtain one mole of iron from Fe3 O4 isX
(a) 2 NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(b) 3
(c) 6
(d) 8
¿
63 . Which of the following is the use of electrolysis?
(a) Electrorefining
(b) Electroplating
(c) Both (a) & (b)
(d) None of these
¿
64 . An electrolytic cell contains a solution of Ag2 SO 4 and has platinum electrodes. A current
is passed until 1.6 g of O2 has been liberated at anode. The amount of silver deposited at
cathode would be
(a) 107.88 g NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(b) 1.6 g
(c) 0.8 g
(d) 21.60 g
¿
65 . When 9650 coulombs of electricity is passed through a solution of copper sulphate, the
amount of copper deposited is (given at. wt. of Cu=63.6 )
NCERT Page-85 & 86 / N-52
(a) 0318 g
(b) 3.18 g
 (c) 31.8 g
(d) 63.6 g
¿
66 . A silver cup is plated with silver by passing 965 coulombs of electricity. The amount of
Ag deposited is :
(a) 107.89 g NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(b) 9.89 g
(c) 1.0002 g
(d) 1.08 g
¿
67 . The amount of electricity that can deposit 108 g of Ag from AgNO3 solution is:
NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(a) 1 F
(b) 2 A
(c) 1 C
(d) 1 A

68∗¿. On passing C ampere of electricity through a electrolyte solution for t second. m gram
metal deposits on cathode. The equivalent weight E of the metal is
C ×t
(a) E=
m ×96500
C ×m
(b) E=
t ×96500
96500× m
(c) E=
C ×t
C × t × 96500
(d) E=
m
¿
69 . The number of electrons passing per second through a cross-section of copper wire
carrying 10−6 amperes of current per second is found to be
(a) 1.6 ×10−19
(b) 6 ×10−35
(c) 6 ×10−16
(d) 6 ×10 12

70 *. The electric charge for electrode decomposition of one gram equivalent of a

substance is
(a) one ampere per second NCERT Page-
85 & 52
(b) 06500 coulombs per second
(c) one ampere for one hour
(d) charge on one mole of electrons
¿
71 . In electrolysis of dilute H 2 SO4 using platinum electrodes NCERT Page-87, 88
/ N-52
(a) H 2 is evolved at cathode
(b) NH 2 is produced at anode
(c) Cl 2 is obtained at cathode
(d) O2 is produced
 ¿
72 . Electrolysis of fused NaCl will give NCERT Page-87 /
N-52
(a) Na
(b) NaOH
(c) NaClO
(d) None of these

73. How many moles of Pt may be deposited on the cathode when 0.80 F of electricity
is passed through a 1.0 M solution of Pt 4+¿ ¿ ?
NCERT Page-85 & 86 / N-52
(a) 1.0 mol
(b) 0.20 mol
(c) 0.40 mol
(d) 0.80 mol
¿
74 . Aluminium oxide may be electrolysed at 1000∘ C to furnish aluminium metal (At. Mass
−¿→ Al ¿
¿ 27 amu ; 1 Faraday ¿ 96,500 Coulombs). The cathode reaction is − Al3 +¿+3 e ¿
To prepare 5.12 kg of aluminium metal by this method, we require electricity of
NCERT/Page-85 / N-52
(a) 5.49 ×101 C
(b) 5.49 ×10 4 C
(c) 1.83 ×107 C
(d) 5.49 ×107 C

¿ −2 −3
75 . Find the charge in coulombs required to convert 0.2 mole VO3 ❑ into VO 4
(a) 1.93 ×10 4
(b) 9.65 ×10 4
(c) 1.93 ×105
(d) 9.65 ×10 5
¿
76 . The number of coulombs required to reduce 12.3 g of nitrobenzene to aniline is :
NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(a) 115800 C
(b) 5790 C
(c) 28950 C
(d) 57900 C
¿
77 . The volume of oxygen gas liberated at NTP by passing a current of 9650 coulombs
through acidified water is (a) 1.12 litre
NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(b) 2.24 litre
(c) 11.2 litre
(d) 0.56 litr
¿
78 . Three faradays electricity was passed through an aqueous solution of iron (II) bromide.
The weight of iron metal (at. wt =65 ) deposited at the cathode (in g) is
NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(a) 56
(b) 84
 (c) 112
(d) 168

79 *. Faraday's laws of electrolysis will fail when

(a) temperature is increased
(b) inert electrodes are used
(c) a mixture of electrolytes is used
(d) None of these cases

80 . A solution of Fe2 ( SO 4 )3 is electrolyzed for ' x ' min with a current of 1.5 A to deposit
¿

0.3482 g of Fe. The value of x is [nearest integer]

Given : 1 F =96500 C mol−1
Atomic mass of Fe=56 g mol−1 NCERT/Page-86 / N-
52
(a) 1800
(b) 3
(c) 20
(d) 1200

81 * A solution of copper sulphate ( CuSO 4 ) is electrolysed for 10 minutes with a current of

1.5 amperes. The mass of copper deposited at the cathode (at. mass of Cu=63 u ) is
NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(a) 0.3892 g
(b) 0.2938 g
(c) 0.2398 g(d) 0.3928 g

82 *. Electrolysis of a salt solution was carried out, after some time solution turned yellow.
The salt can be NCERT Page-87 / N-52
(i) NaCl
(ii) KCl
(iii) RbCl
(iv) KBr
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (ii), (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
¿
83 . Which of the following statements is incorrect? NCERT Page-76 &
77 / N-47
(a) Both electronic and electrolytic conductance depends on the nature of conducting
material.
(b) Both electronic and electrolytic conductance varies similarly with temperature.
(c) Electronic conductance is independent but electrolytic conductance depends on the
amount of the conducting substance.
(d) All the above statements are incorrect.
¿
84 . Which of the following statements is incorrect?
(a) Electrodes made up of gold participates in the chemical reaction.
NCERT/Page-87 / N-52
 (b) Electrolytic products of NaCl are Na and Cl 2 whereas of aqueous NaCl are NaOH , Cl2
and H 2.
(c) During electrolysis at cathode, reaction with higher value of E⊕ is preferred.
(d) All of the above statements are incorrect.
¿
85 . When electric current is passed through acidified water, 112 mL of hydrogen gas at STP
collected at the cathode in 965 seconds. The current passed in amperes is
NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(a) 1.0
(b) 0.5
(c) 0.1
(d) 2.0

86*. On passing current through two cells, connected in series, containing solution of AgNO3
and CuSO 4 , 0.18 g of Ag is deposited. The amount of the Cu deposited is: NCERT
(Page-85 / N-52
(a) 0.529 g
(b) 10.623 g
(c) 0.0529 g
(d) 1.2708 g

87∗¿ In the electrolysis of water, one faraday of electrical energy would liberate
NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(a) one mole of oxygen
(b) one gram atom of oxygen
(c) 8 g oxygen
(d) 22.4 lit. of oxygen
¿
88 . Electrolysis of dilute aqueous NaCl solution was carried out by passing 10 milli ampere
current. The time required to liberate 0.01 mol of H 2 gas at the cathode is
(1 Faraday ¿ 96500 C mol−1 ) NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(a) 9.65 ×10 4 sec
(b) 19.3 ×10 4 sec
(c) 28.95 ×10 4 sec
(d) 38.6 ×10 4 sec
¿
89 . What is the amount of chlorine evolved when 2 amperes of current is passed for 30
minutes in an aqueous solution of NaCl ?
NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(a) 66 g
(b) 1.32 g
(c) 33 g
(d) 99 g

90∗¿. One Faraday of electricity is passed through molten Al2 O3, aqueous solution of CuSO 4
and molten NaCl taken in three different electrolytic cells connected in series. The mole
ratio of Al , Cu and Na deposited at the respective cathode is
NCERT(Page-86 / N-52
(a) 2 :3 :6
(b) 6 :2 :3
 (c) 6 :3 :2
(d) 1 :2:3
¿
91 . On passing a current of 1.0 ampere for 16 min and 5 sec through one litre solution of CuCl2
, all copper of the solution was deposited at cathode. The strength of CuCl2 solution was
(Molar mass of Cu=63.5 ; Faraday constant ¿ 96,500 C mol−1 )
NCERT/Page-86 / N-52
(a) 0.01 N
(b) 0.01 M
(c) 0.02 M
(d) 0.2 N

92. 0.2964 g of copper was deposited on passage of a current of 0.5 amp for 30 mins through a
solution of copper sulphate. Calculate the oxidation state of Cu (At. mass 63.56).
NCERT/Page-85 & 86 / N-52
(a) +1
(b) +2
(c) +3
(d) +4
¿
93 . The quantity of electricity in Faraday needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr 2 O2−¿¿
7 to 3 Cr 3+¿¿ is
NCERT Page-86 / N-52
(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 2
(d) 8

94. Reaction that takes place at anode in dry cell is

−¿⟶ Zn( s) ¿
¿
(a) Zn 2+¿+2 e
NCERT/Page-88 / N-54
−¿¿

(b) Zn(s )⟶ Zn 2+¿+2 e ¿

−¿⟶ Mn(s )¿
¿
(c) Mn 2+¿+2 e
−¿+ 1.5V ¿

(d) Mn (s)⟶ Mn+¿+e ¿

95. Which colourless gas evolves, when NH 4 Cl reacts with zinc in a dry cell battery
(a) NH 4
(b) N 2
(c) H 2
(d) Cl 2
96.
97. Among the following cells: NCERT Page-88, 89
&90 /¿ N-54 & 55
(i) Leclanche cell
(iii) Lead storage battery
(iv) Mercury cell primary cells are
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)
 (ii) Nickel-Cadmium cell

97. The electrolyte used in Leclanche cell is

NCERT/Page-88 / N-54
(a) paste of KOH and ZnO
(b) 38 % solution of H 2 SO4
(c) moist paste of NH 4 Cl and ZnCl2
(d) moist sodium hydroxide
¿
98 . Which of the following batteries cannot be reused? NCERT/
Page-84 / N-54
(a) Lead storage battery
(b) Ni-Cd cell
(c) Mercury cell
(d) Both (b) and (c)

99. During the charging of lead storage battery, the reaction at anode is represented
by NCERT/ Page-89 / N-55
2−¿ ⟶ PbSO4 ¿
¿
(a) Pb2+¿+ SO
4

−¿ ¿
+ ¿+2 e ¿
¿
(b) PbSO 4 +2 H 2 O ⟶ PbO 2 + SO 2−¿+
4
4H
−¿ ¿

(c) Pb ⟶ Pb2 +¿+2 e ¿

−¿⟶ Pb ¿
¿
(d) Pb2+¿+2 e
¿
100 . Which of the following is a merit of ¿−Cd cell over lead storage battery? NCERT/
Page-90 / N-55
(a) ¿−Cd cell can be re-used.
(b) ¿−Cd cell is comparatively economical to manufacture
(c) ¿−Cd cell has comparatively longer life
(d) All the above are the merits of ¿−Cd cell over lead storage battery.

101. When a lead storage battery is discharged

(a) SO 2 is evolved NCERT/ Page-89 / N-
55
(b) Lead sulphate is consumed
(c) Lead is formed
(d) Sulphuric acid is consumed

102. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding dry(Leclanche) cell?

NCERT/ Page-88 / N-54
(a) Cathode used in the cell is coated by powdered manganese dioxide and carbon.
(b) Most common application of this cell is in our transistors and clocks. (c) At cathode,
Mn is oxidised from +3 to +4 .
(d) At anode Zn is oxidised from 0 to +2 .

103. In a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell, combustion of hydrogen occurs to NCERT/

Page-90
(a) produce high purity water
 (b) create potential difference between two electrodes
(c) generate hea
(d) remove adsorbed oxygen from elctrode surfaces

104. Which one of the following cells can convert chemical energy of H 2 and O2 directly
into electrical energy? NCERT/
Page-90 / N-56
(a) Mercury cell
(b) Daniell cell
(c) Fuel cell
(d) Lead storage cell

105. Which of the following statements regarding fuel cell is incorrect? NCERT/
Page-90 / N-56
(a) These cells are eco-friendly.
(b) These cells convert energy of combustion of fuels like H 2 ,CH 4 , CH 3 OH etc., directly
into electrical energy.
(c) H 2−O2 fuel cell is used in Apollo space programme.
(d) Fuel cells produce electricity with an efficiency of about 100 %.

106. Hydrogen-Oxygen fuel cells are used in space craft to supply

(a) power for heat and light
(b) electrical power
(c) oxygen
(d) water

¿
107 . Prevention of corrosion of iron by zinc coating is called
(a) electrolysis
(b) photoelectrolysis
(c) cathodic protection
(d) galvanization

108∗¿. The best way to prevent rusting of iron is

(a) making it cathode
(b) putting in saline water
(c) Both of these
(d) None of these
¿
109 . The most durable metal plating on iron to protect against corrosion is
(a) nickel plating
(b) copper plating
(c) tin plating
(d) zinc plating

Exercise 2: NCERT Exemplar & Years NEET

1. Which cell measure standard electrode potential of copper electrode?
NCERT/Page-69 / N-34
2+ ¿(aq ,1M )∣Cu ¿
(a) Pt (s)∣ H 2 ¿ bar ¿∨¿ H +¿(aq ,1 M )∥ Cu ¿
2+ ¿(aq ,2M )∣ Cu¿
(b) Pt (s)∣ H 2 ¿ bar ¿∨¿ H +¿(aq ,1 M )∨¿ Cu ¿
2+ ¿(aq ,1 M) ∣Cu¿
(c) Pt (s)∣ H 2 ( g , 1 bar) || H +¿(aq ,1 M )∨¿Cu ¿

(d) Pt (s)¿

2. The difference between the electrode potentials of two electrodes when no current is
drawn through the cell is called......
NCERT(Page-68 / N-34
(a) cell potential
(b) cell emf
(c) potential difference
(d) cell voltage

3. Using the data given below, find out the strongest oxidising agent.
NCERT/Page-70 / N-37
ECr O7
¿
2−¿/Cr =1.33V ; E Cl
2
/Cl¿ =1.36V ¿
¿
¿
2

E MnO ¿
−¿/ Mn =1.51V ; E Cr¿ =−0.74 V ¿ ¿
¿ (a) Cl−¿¿
4

(b) Mn 2+¿¿
−¿¿
(c) MnO 4
(d) Cr 3+¿ ¿

4. Using the data given in Q. 3 find out in which option the order of reducing power is
correct. 2+¿ <Cr ¿
−¿< Mn ¿
(a)Cr 3+¿<Cl ¿
NCERT Page-7i / N-37
3+¿ <Cr ¿
−¿< Cr ¿
(b) Mn 2+¿<Cl ¿
−¿¿
2−¿ <MnO ¿
−¿<Cr 2 O7 ¿
(c) Cr 3+¿<Cl
4

¿
−¿ <Cr ¿
3 +¿< Cl ¿
(d) Mn 2+¿<Cr ¿

5. Use the data given in Q. 3 and find out the most stable ion in its reduced form.
NCERT (Page-71 / N-37
(a) Cr
(b) Cr 3+¿ ¿
(c) Gr
(d) Mn 2+¿¿

6. Use the data of Q. 3 and find out the most stable oxidised species.
NCERT/ Page-71 / N-37
(a) Cr 3+¿ ¿
−¿¿
(b) MnO 4
(c) Cr 2 O2−¿¿
7
(d) Mn 2+¿¿
 7∗¿. The quantity of charge required to obtain one mole of aluminium from Al2 O3 is
(a) 1 F
(b) 6 F
(c) 3 F
(d) 2 F

8. The cell constant of a conductivity cell ......

NCERT/Page-78 / N-44
(a) changes with change of electrolyte
(b) changes with change of concentration of electrolyte
(c) changes with temperature of electrolyte
(d) remains constant for a cell
∘
9. Λ m( NH 4 OH ) is equal to NCERT/Page-83 /
N-49
∘ ∘ ∘
(a) Λ m( NH 4 OH ) + Λ( NH 4 Cl ) − Λm (HCl )
∘ ∘ ∘
(b) Λ m( NH Cl )+ Λm (NaOH )− Λ m (NaCl)
4
∘ ∘ ∘
(c) Λ m( NH Cl )+ Λm (NaCl)− Λ m(NaOH )
4
∘ ∘ ∘
(d) Λ m(NaOH )+ Λm (NaCl)− Λm ( NH 4 Cl )

10. Electrode potential for Mg electrode varies according to the equation

E Mg =E2+ ¿/Mg
¿. ¿ 0.059 1
Mg − log ⁡ ¿
2 ¿¿

The graph of E Mg ¿ vs log ⁡¿ is 2+ ¿/Mg

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

11. Which of the following statement is correct? NCERT/

Page-74 / N-40
(a) Ecell and Δ r G of cell reaction both are extensive properties.
(b) Ecell and Δ r G of cell reaction both are intensive properties.
(c) Ecell is an intensive property while Δ r G of cell reaction is an extensive property.
(d) Ecell is an extensive property while Δ r G of cell reaction is an intensive property.

12. Which of the following statement is not correct about an inert electrode in a cell?
NCERT/ Page-69 / N-34
(a) It does not participate in the cell reaction
(b) It provides surface either for oxidation or for reduction reaction
 (c) It provides surface for conduction of electrons
(d) It provides surface for redox reaction

13. An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when

NCERT/Page-66 / N-33
(a) Ecell =0
(b) Ecell > Eext
(c) Eext > E cell
(d) Ecell =Eext

14. Which of the statements about solutions of electrolytes is not correct?

NCERT/Page-78 & 79 / N-44
(a) Conductivity of solution depends upon size of ions
(b) Conductivity depends upon viscosity of solution
(c) Conductivity does not depend upon solvation of ions present in solution
(d) Conductivity of solution increases with temperature

15. While charging the lead storage battery .....

NCERT/Page-89 / N-55
(a) PbSO 4 anode is reduced to Pb
(b) PbSO 4 cathode is reduced to Pb
(c) PbSO 4 cathode is oxidised to Pb
(d) PbSO 4 anode is oxidised to PbO 2

16. In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution which of the half cell
reaction
will occur at anode? NCERT/Page-87
/ N-52 ∘
−¿ ⟶ Na(s ); E cell =−2.71V ¿
(a) Na+¿(aq)+e ¿
0
−¿ ;E cell =1.23V ¿

(b) 2 H 2 O(1)→O2 (g)+4 H + ¿(aq )+4 e ¿

1 ∘
−¿⟶ H ( g); E cell =0.00 V ¿
(c) H +¿(aq)+e 2 2
¿

1 −¿; E
∘
=1.36 V ¿
−¿(aq)⟶ Cl 2(g )+e ¿
(d) Cl
cell

17. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is
labelled as Reason R Assertion A : In equation Δ r G=−nFE cell value of Δ r G depends on n .
Reasons R : Ecell is an intensive property and Δ r G is an extensive property. In the light of
the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
NCERT/Page-74 / N-40 |
(a) Both A and Rare true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true

18. The conductivity of centimolar solution of KCl at 25∘ C is 0.0210 ohm−1 cm−1 and the
resistance of the cell containing the solution at 25∘ C is 60 ohm . The value of cell constant is
NCERT/Page-78 / N-44|
 (a) 1.34 cm−1
(b) 3.28 cm−1
(c) 1.26 cm−1
(d) 3.34 cm−1

19. Given below are half cell reactions:

2+¿ +4 H O¿
NCERT/Page-69 / N-52 |
2
−¿ → Mn ¿

,
−¿+ 8 H +¿+ 5 e ¿
¿
MnO 4
E Mn ¿
2+ ¿/MnO 4 =−1.510 V ¿
¿
1 +¿+2 e ¿ −¿→ H 2 O ¿

O +2 H
2 2
E∘O / H O=+1.223 V
2 2
−¿¿
Will the permanganate ion, MnO 4 liberate O2 from water in the presence of an acid?
(a) No, because E∘cell =−0.287 V
(b) Yes, because E∘cell =+2.733 V
(c) No, because E∘cell =−2.733 V
(d) Yes, because E∘cell =+0.287 V

20. Find the emf of the cell in which the following reaction takes place at 298 K
2+¿( 0.001M )+2 Ag( s) ¿

¿(s)+2 Ag+¿(0.001 M )→¿ ¿

NCERT/ Page-70 / N-38 |
∘ 2.303 RT
(Given that Ecell =10.5 V , =0.059 at 298 K )
F
(a) 1.385 V
(b) 0.9615 V
(c) 1.05 V
(d) 1.0385 V

21. The molar conductance of NaCl , HCl and CH 3 COONa at infinite dilution are
126.45,426 .16 and 91.0 S cm2 mol−1 respectively. The molar conductance of CH 3 COOH at
infinite dilution is
(a) 540.48 S cm2 mol−1 NCERT/ Page-83 / N-49
2 −1
(b) 201.28 S cm mol
(c) 390.71 S cm2 mol−1
(d) 698.28 S cm2 mol−1

¿
22 . The number of Faradays (F) required to produce 20 g of calcium from molten CaCl2
(Atomic mass of Ca=40 g mol−1 ) is: NCERT Page-85
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 1
¿
23 . On electrolysis of dil. sulphuric acid using Platinum (Pt) electrode, the product obtained
at anode will be NCERT/ Page-87 / N-52
(a) Oxygen gas
(b) H 2 S gas
 (c) SO 2 gas
(d) Hydrogen gas

24. For the cell reaction NCERT/ Page-74 / N-38 |

NEET 2+¿ (aq )+I (aq )¿
2
−¿( aq)⟶ 2 Fe ¿
¿
2 Fe3+¿(aq)+2 I
Ecell =0.24 V at 298 K . The standard Gibbs energy ( Δ ,G∘ ) of the cell reaction is: [Given that
∘

Faraday constant F=96500 C mol−1 ]

(a) −46.32kJ mol−1
(b) −23.16 kJ mol−1
(c) 46.32 kJ mol−1
(d) 23.16 kJ mol−1

25. For a cell involving one electron E⊖ cell =0.59 V at 298 K , the equilibrium constant for
the cell reaction is :
2.303 RT
[ Given that =0.059 V at T =298 K ] NCERT Page-74 / N-39 | NEET
F
(a) 1.0 ×102
(b) 1.0 ×105
(c) 1.0 ×1010
(d) 1.0 ×1030

26. Consider the change in oxidation state of bromine corresponding to different emf
values as shown in the diagram below: NCERT Page-
74 / N-37 | NEET

Then the species undergoing disproportionation is

−¿¿
(a) BrO 3
−¿¿
(b) BrO 4
(c) HBrO
(d) Br 2

27. Ionic mobility of which of the following alkali metal ions is lowest when aqueous
solution of their salts are put under an electric field?
NCERT/ Page-70 / N-49
(a) K
(b) Rb
(c) Li
(d) Na
28. In the electrochemical cell :- NCERT/ Page-70 / N-38 |
Zn|ZnSO 4 (0.01 M )||CuSO 4 (1.0 M )|Cu, the emf of this Daniel cell is E1. When the concentration
of ZnSO 4 is changed to 1.0 M and that of CuSO 4 changed to 0.01 M , the emf changes to E2.
RT
From the followings, which one is the relationship between E1 and E2 ? (Given, =0.059 )
F
(a) E1 < E 2
(b) E1 > E 2
 (c) E2=0≠ E 1
(d) E1=E 2

29. The pressure of H 2 required to make the potential of H 2 electrode zero in pure
water at 298 K is
(a) 10−14 atm NCERT/ Page-70 / N-38 | NEET
(b) 10−12 atm
(c) 10−10 atm
(d) 10−4 atm

HINTS AND SOLUTIONS

Exercise - 1: (NCERT Bas ed Topic-wise MCQs)
(a 1 (c 2 (d 3 (a 4 (a 5 (d 6 7 (b 8 (b 10 (c
1 (a)
) 2 ) 3 ) 4 ) 5 ) 6 ) 7 8 ) 9 ) 0 )
(d 1 (d 2 (d 3 (a 4 (d 5 (a 6 7 (d 9 (a 10 (d
2 (c)
) 3 ) 4 ) 5 ) 6 ) 7 ) 8 9 ) 0 ) 1 )
(b 1 (a 2 (b 3 (d 4 (a 5 (b 6 8 (c 9 (a 10 (c
3 (d)
) 4 ) 5 ) 6 ) 7 ) 8 ) 9 0 ) 1 ) 2 )
(d 1 (c 2 (b 3 (c 4 (a 5 (d 7 8 (b 9 (b 10 (b
4 (d)
) 5 ) 6 ) 7 ) 8 ) 9 ) 0 1 ) 2 ) 3 )
(a 1 (c 2 (b 3 (d 4 (d 6 (d 7 8 (a 9 (b 10 (c
5 (a)
) 6 ) 7 ) 8 ) 9 ) 0 ) 1 2 ) 3 ) 4 )
(d 1 (a 2 (a 3 (d 5 (b 6 (d 7 8 (b 9 (b 10 (d
6 (a)
) 7 ) 8 ) 9 ) 0 ) 1 ) 2 3 ) 4 ) 5 )
(c 1 (a 2 (d 4 (b 5 (c 6 (b 7 8 (a 9 (c 10 (b
7 (b)
) 8 ) 9 ) 0 ) 1 ) 2 ) 3 4 ) 5 ) 6 )
(a 1 (b 3 (c 4 (c 5 (b 6 (c 7 8 (a 9 (d 10 (d
8 (d)
) 9 ) 0 ) 1 ) 2 ) 3 ) 4 5 ) 6 ) 7 )
(d 2 (c 3 (b 4 (c 5 (d 6 (d 7 8 (c 9 (c 10 (a
9 (a)
) 0 ) 1 ) 2 ) 3 ) 4 ) 5 6 ) 7 ) 8 )
1 (d 2 (b 3 (a 4 (d 5 (a 6 (b 7 8 (c 9 (c 10 (d
(d)
0 ) 1 ) 2 ) 3 ) 4 ) 5 ) 6 7 ) 8 ) 9 )
1 (b 2 (b 3 (d 4 (d 5 (d 6 (d 7 8 (b 9 (b
(d)
1 ) 2 ) 3 ) 4 ) 5 ) 6 ) 7 8 ) 9 )

Exercise - 2 : (NCERT Exemplar NEET)

(c (b (c 1 (b 1 (c 1 (d 1 2 (d 2 (c (b
1 4 7 (d) 28
) ) ) 0 ) 3 ) 6 ) 9 2 ) 5 ) )
 (b (d (d 1 (c 1 (c 1 (b 2 (N 2 (a 2 (c (a
2 5 8 29
) ) ) 1 ) 4 ) 7 ) 0 ) 3 ) 6 ) )
(c (a (b 1 (d 1 (a 1 (c 2 2 (a 2 (c
3 6 9 (c)
) ) ) 2 ) 5 ) 8 ) 1 4 ) 7 )
 EXERCISE - 1
1. (a) Batteries and fuel cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy.
2. (d) Daniell cell is a type of galvanic cell.
3. (b) The cell in which Cu and Zn rods are dipped in its solution is called Daniell cell.
4. (d) In electrolytic cell, the flow of electrons is from anode to cathode through internal
supply.
5. (a) Anode has negative polarity.
6. (d) When both the electrodes are kept in the same solution there will be no requirement
of salt bridge.
7. (c) The magnitude of the electrode potential of a metal is a measure of its relative
tendency to loose or gain electrons.
¿
8. (a) 2 AgCl (s )+ H 2 (g)→ 2 HCl(aq)+2 Ag(s)
The activities of solids and liquids are taken as unity and at low concentrations, the
activity of a solute is approximated to its molarity.
The cell reaction will be
Pt ⁡(s)¿
+¿¿
9. (d) Cu is anode and Ag is cathode.
10. (d) Calomel electrode is used as reference electrode.
11. (b) Given E Sn
4+¿ /Sn 2+ ¿=+ 0.15V ; E
Cr3+ ¿/ Cr=−0.74V ¿
¿
¿
4 +¿¿
Sn will reduce and Cr will oxidize, as the standard reduction potential value is positive
for Sn4 +¿¿.
∘ ∘ ∘
Ecell =Eox + Ered =(0.74 +0.15)V =0.89 V
12. (c)
13. (d) According to an accepted convention, anode is written on the left side and
cathode on the right while representing the galvanic cell.
14. (a) Salt bridge allows the flow of current by completing circuit. No current will flow
and voltage will drop to zero, if salt bridge is removed.
−¿¿

15. (c) Mg ⟶ Mg 2+¿2 e ¿(oxidation at anode)

−¿⟶ Ag ¿

Ag+¿+e ¿
(reduction at cathode)
Anode is written on the left and cathode is written on the right side.
16. (c) As the value of standard reduction potential decreases the reducing power
Z > X > Y
increases i.e., (−3.0) (−1.2) (+ 0.5)
17. (a) Higher the value of reduction potential higher will be the oxidising power
whereas the lower the value of reduction potential higher will be the reducing power.
(a) ¿
19. (b) For Zn2+¿→ Zn¿
¿
E Zn =−0.79 V ¿ 2+ ¿/Zn

20. (c) Using the relation,

∘ 2.303 RT 0.0591
Ecell = log ⁡K c = log ⁡K c
nF n
0.0591 2 × 0.295
∴ 0.295 V = log ⁡K c ⇒ log ⁡K c = =10
2 0.0591
or K c =1 ×1010
21. (b) Without losing its concentration, ZnCl2 solution cannot kept in contact with Al
because Al is more reactive than Zn due to its highly negative electrode reduction
potential.
22. (b) Suppose A and B forms, A+¿ ¿and B+¿¿ ions. From the given value of oxidation
potentials, it is clear that A will oxidize to A+¿ ¿and B+¿¿ will reduce to B.
¿
We can say that A will replace B from its solution.
2+ ¿+2 Ag ¿
23. (d) cell reaction → Cu+ 2 Ag+¿→ Cu ¿

According to Nernst equation

∘ 0.06
Ecell =Ecell − log ⁡¿ ¿
2
0.06 (0.001) ∘
0.43=E∘cell −
¿ ¿ Ecell =0.46 V
log ⁡
2
∘
Ecell =E Ag −E
¿
¿ ¿
Cu ⇒ 0.46=0.80−E Cu¿ ¿ ¿

ECu =0.34 ¿ volt ⇒ 34 × 10−2

¿

∘ RT
24. (d) Ecell =Ecell − ln ⁡Q
nF
At equilibrium,
∘
Ecell =0 and Q=K c ⇒ Ecell ≠ Ecell
25. (b) For the given cell
∘ 0.059V
Ecell =Ecell − log ⁡¿ ¿
2
The cell potential decreases with increase in ¿ and increases with increase in ¿.
1 + ¿→ H ¿ +¿+ Ag ;n=1¿

26. (b) H 2 + Ag
2
∘ ∘
Δ G =−n E F=−1 ×0.5332 × 96500 J =−51.35 kJ /mol
27. (b) From Nernst Eq.
∘ RT
Ecell =Ecell − ln ⁡Q
nF
∘ 2.303 RT
or, Ecell =Ecell − log ⁡Q
nF
0.06×(−2)
or, 0.801=(0.008+ 0.763)− or, n=4
n
28. (a) According to standard electrode potential table, the order of electrode couple
from top to bottom is : +¿ /Li¿
+¿ /Na> Li ¿
+ ¿/Ag > I2 / I−¿ >Na ¿
¿
−¿> Ag ¿
Cl 2 /Cl
0.591 o
29. (d) E red =Ered + log ⁡¿
n
Lower the concentration of M n, lower is the reduction potential.
Hence order of reduction potential is : Q> R> S> P
30. (c) ΔG=−nFE ∘cell
−¿→ Sn¿ ∘ −¿→ Sn¿ ∘
Δ G =+2 ×0.140 × F ¿
Sn2+¿+2 e Sn4 +¿+4 e ΔG =−4 × 0.01× F
(ii) 1 2

¿
Subtracting (i) from (ii), we get
¿
−¿¿
31. (b) Reduction of MnO 4 is pH dependent. 2+ ¿¿ 4+¿ ¿
−¿ ⟶ Mn ¿ −¿ ⟶ Mn ¿

In acidic medium, MnO−¿+5 4

e ¿
In neutral medium, MnO−¿+3 4
e ¿
6+¿ ¿
−¿⟶ Mn ¿

In basic medium, MnO−¿+ 4

e ¿

So, according to pH , the reaction and potential of cell changes.

32. (a) Apply Nernst equation to the reaction
2+ ¿+ Sn¿
¿
Pb+ Sn2+¿→ Pb
 ∘ 0.059
Ecell =E − × log ⁡¿ ¿
2
∘ 0.059
or E + log ⁡¿ ¿
2
or log ⁡¿ ¿
or ¿ ¿
33. (d) Ecell =0; when cell is completely discharged.
¿
log ⁡¿
−¿⟶ Zn ¿
¿
34. (a) The Half cell reaction is Zn2+¿+2 e .
¿
E oxi=0.822 V
35. (a) The cell reaction is
¿
0.06
According to Nernst equation 0.31=0.34− log ⁡¿ ¿ ¿
2
pH=3−log ⁡¿
¿
x=7
36. (d) Here n=4 , and ¿ as pH=3 ¿
Applying Nernst equation
2+¿ ¿
¿
−¿⟶ I2 + Fe ¿
37. (c) Fe 3 +¿+I ¿

∘
The E value for spontaneous reaction is positive.
∘ ∘ ∘
ECell =E cathode −Eanode =(0.77−0.54)V =0.23 V
−2
¿ 23 ×10 V .
38. (d) When the concentration of all reacting and product species kept unity, then
∘ ∘
Ecell =E cell and the given relation will become Δ r G=−nF E cell ⋅ e.g. redox reaction for
2+ ¿(aq)+ Cu(s )¿

Daniell cell : Zn(s )+Cu2 +¿(aq)→ Zn ¿

solutions of CuSO 4 and ZnSO 4 are the reacting species.
∘
The Ecell for this cell : Ecell =Ecell
¿
39. (d) Molarity ¿ 0.01 M ; Resistance ¿ 40 ohm;
l −1
Cell constant =0.4 cm .
A
Specific conductivity (κ )
cell constant 0.4 −1 −1
¿ = =0.01 ohm cm
resistance 40
1000 κ
Molar conductance ( ∧m )=
Molarity
1000× 0.01 3 −1 2 −1
¿ =10 ohm cm mol
0.01
40. (b) Specific conductance of the solution (κ )=0.012 ohm−1 cm−1 and resistance
(R)=55 ohm .
Cell constant ¿ Specific conductance × Observed resistance ¿ 0.012 ×55=0.66 cm−1.
κ
41. (c) Λ m=1000 ×
M
 −5
2× 10 2 −1
¿ 1000 × =20 Scm mol
0.001
⇒ α= ∘ =
Λ m 20
Λ m 190 19
=( )2

¿
42. (c) Molar conductance of solution is related to specific conductance as follows :
1000
∧m=κ ×
C
1000
Λ m=( 6.3 ×10 ohm cm ) ×
−2 −1 −1

( 0.1 mol /cm3)

−2 4 −1 2 −1 −1 2 −1
¿ 6.3 ×10 ×10 ohm cm mol =630 ohm cm mol
43. (d) ohm−1 cm−1
44. (d) Correct matching for pair (iii) will be [G (conductance) - siemens or ohm ❑−1 ( S).]
κ
45. (a) Λ m= ⇒ κ= Λm ×C
C
from question, κ 1=κ 2
3 3
10 ×10 20 ×10
Λ m ×C 1= Λ m × C2 ⇒ Λm × = Λm ×
1 2 1
20 2
80
2 Λm = Λ m
1 2

46. (d) Cell constant ¿ l/a ∴ Unit ¿ m/m2=m−1.

1000 1 l 1000
47. (a) Λ eq=κ × = × ×
N R a N
1 1000 1 1000 2 −1
¿ × cell constant × = × 0.88 × =400 mho cm g eq
R N 220 0.01
48. (a) The specific conductance increases with concentration. The number of ions per
cm increase with increase of concentration.
3

KA
49. (d) Conductance G=
l
Molar conductivity of a solution at a given concentration is the conductance of the
volume V of solution containing one mole of electrolyte kept between two electrodes
with area of cross section A and distance of unit length.
KA
Molar conductivity ∧m=
l
Since, l=1 and A=V (volume containing one mole of electrolyte) then ∧m=K . V
If the concentration is C mol /¿ litre then ∧m=K /C
∞ ∞ ∞ ∞
50. (b) Λ AcOH = Λ HCl + Λ AcONa −❑ NaCl [426.2+ 91.0−126.5]=390.7 ¿
¿
51. (c) Equivalent conductance at infinite dilution of an electrolyte is the sum of
equivalent conductance at infinite dilutions of its constituent ions.
∘
Λ Al ( SO ) = Λ Al + Λ ¿
2 4 3
¿
¿
SO4 ¿

52. (b) Λ Ba ¿¿
¿
53. (d) Larger the size, lower the speed.
∞ 2 −1
2−¿ Λ m=57+ 73=130 Scm mol ¿
54. (a) xy ⇌ x 2+¿+ y ¿

κ × 1000 1 1 l
55. (d) Molar conductivity ∧m= κ= × cell constant ;= ×
M R R A
 1 1 cm −6 −1 −1 −1
¿ 3
× 2
=2× 10 Ω cm orScm
5× 10 Ω 100 cm
−6
2 ×10 × 1000 2 2 −1
¿ ;= S cm mole
0.1 100
56. (d) κ=
1
R
× l/ A=
1
1500 (( )
×1.14 S cm
−1
)
⇒Λ =
1000× κ
=1000×
( 1500 )
1.14
S cm mol
2 −1
m
C 0.001
2 −1
¿ 760 S cm mol

57.
1 l 1 l l −1
(a) κ= × ⇒ 1.3= × ⇒ =65 m
R A 50 A A

Λ=
κ × 1000
=
( 1
260
×65 m )× 1000 cm
−1 3

molarity 0.4 moles

−1
650 m 1 3 −4 2 −1
¿ × m =6.25 ×10 S m mol
260× 4 mol 1000
58. (b) Λ∘ for CH 3 COOH = λCH COO + λ ¿ 3
¿
¿
H ¿

¿
c
Λ m 7.8
Degree of dissociation (α )= ∘ = =0.02
Λ m 390
2
59. (d) ΛC = Λ0 ×α =400 × =8
100
1 l 1000
ΛC = × ×
R A N
⇒ R=
1000
ΛC × N
×
A
l
( )
0.4 × 1000
⇒ R= =500 Ohms
8 × 0.1
60. (d) Charge on Mg and Ca ion is greater than that of Na and K , so Mg and Ca ions
possess higher conductivity, also solvation of metal ion decreases as we move down the
group, hence conductivity increases).
61. (d) The conductivity of electrolytic solution depends upon all of the given factors.
62. (b) Fe3 O4 is a mixture of FeO and Fe2 O3. The oxidation state of Fe in FeO and Fe2 O3
are +2 and +3 respectively.
(+2 ) ❑
FeO → Fe
(+3) ❑
Fe2 O 3 → 2 Fe
❑
Fe3 O4 → 3 Fe
3 mole Fe requires ¿ 8 F
8
1 mole Fe requires F=2.6 F
3
63. (c) Electrorefining and electroplating are done byelectrolysis.
W A W B 1.6 Wt. of Ag
64. (d) = ; =
EA EB 8 108
−¿→ Cu(s )¿
¿
65. (b) Cu 2+¿+2 e

∴ Wt. of Ag=21.6 g
 63.6
9650 C will deposit ¿ × 9650=3.18 g
2× 96500
−¿⟶ Ag ¿
66. (d) Ag+¿+e ¿
96500 coulombs deposit ¿ 108 g of Ag
108
∴ 965 coulombs deposit ¿ × 965=1.08 gAg
96500
67. (a) According to Faraday law of electrolysis, amount of electricity required to
deposit 1 mole of metal ¿ 96500 C=1 F i.e., for deposition of 108 gAg, electricity required ¿ 1 F
96500× w 96500 × m
68. (c) E= ⇒ E=
I ×t C ×t
69. (d) Charge (Coulombs) pass per second ¿ 10−6
Number of electrons passed per second
−6
10 12
¿ −19
=6.24 ×10
1.602× 10
70. (d) Charge on one mole of electrons ¿ 96500 C .
71. (a) When platinum electrodes are dipped in dilute solution of H 2 SO4 then H 2 is
evolved at cathode.
72. (a) When molten or fused NaCl is electrolysed, it yields metallic sodium and
gaseous chlorine. Reactions involved are as follows:
−¿(l) ¿

NaCl(s)⟶ Na+¿(l)+Cl ¿
−¿⟶ Na(l)¿

Na+¿(l )+e ¿

(at cathode) −¿ ¿

Cl−¿(l )⟶Cl ( g)+e ¿

Cl (g)+Cl (g)⟶ Cl 2 ( g)
(at anode)
−¿⟶ Pt ¿
¿
73. (b) Pt 4+¿+4 e
4F electricity is required to deposit 1 mole of Pt.
∴ 0.80 F of electricity will deposit
¿ 1/4 ×0.80 moles of Pt =0.20 mol.
74. (d) 1 mole of e−¿=1 F=96500 C ¿
27 g of Al is deposited by 3 ×96500 C
3× 96500 ×5120 7
5120 g of Al will be deposited by¿ =5.49 ×10 C
27
+4 +5
3−¿¿
75. (a) VO3 2− ¿ ⟶ V O ¿
This reaction involves transfer of one electrons.
4

Thus, for conversion of 1 mole, 1 F of electricity is required.

Charge ¿ 0.2 ×1 Faraday ¿ 0.2 ×96500 coulombs
4
¿ 19300=1.93× 10 coulombs
−¿ ⟶C 6 H 5 NH2 + 2H 2 O ¿

76. (d) C 6 H 5 NO2 +6 H +¿+6 e ¿

123
EC H NO (eq.wt) ¿ =20.5
6 5 2
6
w × 96500
Number of coulombs required ¿
Eq. wt
12.3× 96500
¿ =57900 C
20.5
77. (d) Oxidation reaction at anode, upon electrolysis of water: ∘
−¿;E cell =+1.23 V ¿
+¿(aq )+4 e ¿
2 H 2 O(l)⟶ O2 (g)+4 H
Thus, 1 mole of oxygen is liberated by 4 moles of electrons. 4 ×96500 coulombs electricity
liberates ¿ 22.4 L. O2 gas
 22.4
9650 coulombs electricity liberates ¿ × 9650
4 × 96500
¿ 0.56 L ⋅O2 gas
56
−¿ ⟶ Fe; E Fe = =28 ¿
78. (b) Fe2 +¿+ 2e ¿ 2

1 Faraday liberates ¿ 28 g of Fe
3 Faraday liberates ¿ 3 ×28=84 g
79. (d) Change in temperature, electrode or electrolyte compsoition does not effect
faraday's law.
−¿⟶ Fe ¿
80. (c) Fe3 +¿+3 e ¿

3 F ≡1 mole Fe is deposited
For 56 g ≡3 ×96500 (required charge)
3 × 96500
For 0.3482 g ≡ × 0.3482=1800 coulomb
56
Q=¿⇒ 1800=1.5 t ⇒ t=1200 s=20 min
81. (b) W =Zit
where Z=¿ Electrochemical equivalent
63 31.5
Eq. wt. of copper ¿ =31.5 ; Z=
2 96500
31.5
W =Zit = ×1.5 ×10 × 60=0.2938 g
96500
82. (a) Electrolysis of these (i), (ii) and (iii) salt release chlorine which is yellowish in
colour while Br 2 is reddish brown in colour
83. (b) Electronic conductance decreases with increase in temperature whereas
electrolytic conductance increases with increase in temperature as no. of ions or charge
carriers increases with increase in temperature.
84. (a) Gold is an inert metal. Electrodes made up of inert metals does not participate
in chemical reaction.
−¿⟶ H 2 ¿
85. (a) 2 H +¿+2 e ¿

2 22400
E H ¿ Eq. wt ¿= =1 g= =11200 mL( STP)
2 2
96500 ×112
Total charge passed ¿ =965 coulomb
11200
Q=¿=965 and t=965 s.
965
I= =1 amp.
965
Weight of Cu deposited Equ. wt. of Cu
86. (c) Using Faraday's second law of electrolysis, =
Weight of Ag deposited Equ. wt. of Ag
wCu 63.5 1 63.5 ×18
⇒ = × ⇒ w Cu= =0.0529 g.
0.18 2 108 2 ×108 ×100
87. (c) According to the definition, 1 F or 96500 C is the charge carried by 1 mol of
electrons. When water is electrolysed: −¿ ¿
+¿+O +4 e ¿
2 H2O ⟶ 4 H 2

So, 4 Faraday of electricity liberate ¿ 32 g of O2.

Thus 1 Faraday of electricity liberate
32
¿ g of O2=8 g of ❑2
4 −¿¿

88. (b) H 2 O⇌ H +¿+OH ¿

1
−¿⟶ H ¿
2 2
+¿+e ¿
H
∴ 0.5 mole of H 2 is liberated by 1 F =96500 C
 96500
0.01 mole of ❑2 will be liberated by ¿ × 0.01=1930 C
0.5
Q=I ×t
Q 1930 C 4
t= = =19.3× 10 sec
I 10 ×10−3 A
1 −¿¿

89. (b) At Anode, Cl−¿→ 2 Cl +e ¿

2

35.5 ×2
Equivalent wt. of chlorine ( E Cl ) = =35.5
2
2
ECl × I × t 35.5 ×2 ×30 ×60
W Cl = 2
= =1.32 g.
2
96500 96500
90. (a) The charge carried by 1 mole of electrons is one faraday. Thus for a reaction
−¿ ⟶ M ¿
¿
M n+¿+n e
nF=1 mole of M

1 1
The mole ratio of Al , Cu and Na deposited at the respective cathode is : :1 or 2 :3 :6.
3 2
W Q
91. (a) By Faraday's 1st Law of electrolysis, = (where Q=¿=¿ charge of ion )
E 96500
We know that no. of gram equivalent
W 1 × 965 1
¿ = ¿ = =
E 96500 96500 100
(where i=1 A , t=16× 60+5=965 sec .)
Since, we know that
1
Normality No. of gram equivalent 100
¿ = =0.01 N
Volume (in litre) 1
92. (b) Quantity of charge passed ¿ 0.5 ×30 × 60=900 coulomb
900 coulomb will deposit ¿ 0.2964 g of copper
∴ 96500 coulomb will deposit
0.2964
¿ ×96500=31.75 g of copper
900
Thus, 31.75 is the eq. mass of copper
At. mass ¿ Eq. mass × Valency
63.56=31.75 × x
x=+2 .
93. (b) The oxidation state of Cr changes from +6 to +3 .
−2
+ 6 Cr 2 O 7 + ¿
1 mol 6 mol 6 e−¿ ⟶ Cr +3 ¿
⇒ number of faradays ¿ moles of electrons ¿ 6
94. (b) Oxidation takes place at zinc anode.
95. (c) 2 NH 4 Cl + Zn→ 2 NH 3 + ZnCl2 + H 2 ↑ .
96. (d) Primary cells are those cells, in which the reaction occurs only once and after
use over a period of time, it becomes dead and cannot be reused again. e.g., Leclanche
cell and mercury cell.
97. (c) The electrolyte used in Leclanche cell is moist paste of NH 4 Cl and ZnCl2.
98. (c) Mercury cell being primary in nature can be used only once.
99. (b) During charging, the lead storage battery behaves like an electrolytic cell. So,
at anode the reaction is −¿ ¿
2−¿+2 e ¿

PbSO 4 +2 H 2 O ⟶ PbO 2 +4 H +¿+SO

4 ¿

100. (c) ¿−Cd cells have longer half-life than lead-storage battery.
¿
101. (d) Pb+ PbO 2+2 H 2 SO4 ⇌ 2 PbSO 4 +2 H 2 O.
Sulphuric acid is consumed on discharging.
102. (c) At cathode, reduction occurs according to following reaction.

103. (b) In H 2−O2 fuel cell, the combustion of H 2 occurs to create potential difference
between the two electrodes.
104. (c) Fuel cells produce electricity with an efficiency of about 100 %.
105. (d) Fuel cells produce electricity with an efficiency of about 70 % compared to thermal
plants whose efficiency is about 40 %.
106. (b) H 2−O2 fuel cell supply electrical power.
107. (d) Prevention of corrosion by zinc coating is called galvanization
108. (a) Cathodic protection is best method to prevent iron from rusting. In this method iron
is made cathode by application of external current.
Saline water is highly conducting and hence accelerates the formation of rust.
109. (d) This is because zinc has higher oxidation potential than ¿ , Cu and Sn. The process of
coating of iron surface with zinc is known as galvanization. Galvanized iron sheets
maintain their lustre due to the formation of protective layer of basic zinc carbonate.
EXERCISE - 2
1. (c) Standard electrode potential of copper electrode can be calculated by constructing a
concentration cell composed of two half cell reactions in which concentration of species
on left hand and right hand side are unity.
Pt (s)∣ H 2 ¿ ¿
2. (b) Cell emf is the difference between the electrode potential of two electrodes when no
current is drawn through the cell.
3. (c) Higher the positive value of standard reduction potential of metal ion, higher will be
2+ ¿¿

its oxidising capacity. Since, E∘ MnO−¿/ 4

Mn ¿
has highest positive value hence, it is the
strongest oxidising agent.
4. (b) On moving down in electrochemical series reducing power decreases as the value of
electrode potential decreases.
2+ ¿¿

5. (d) E∘ MnO−¿/ 4
Mn ¿
has highest positive value. So , Mn 2+¿ ¿ is most stable ion in its reduced
form.
6. (a) E∘ ❑Cr Cr ¿ has the lowest value of SRP. Hence, Cr 3+¿ ¿ is the most stable oxidised species.
¿
❑

7. (c) Al3 +¿(aq)→ Al ¿¿ s ¿

Hence, total 3 F is required.
l
8. (d) Cell constant (G)= where l=¿ length of object and A=¿ area of cross section Since, l
A
and A remain constant for any particular object hence, value of cell constant always
remains constant.
9.
∘
(b) Λ m (NH 4 Cl ) =λ ¿¿
¿
∘ ∘ ∘ ∘
On adding (i) & (ii) and subtract (iii), we get : m( NH Cl )+ Λm (NaOH )− Λ m (NaCl)= Λm ( NH OH )
Λ 4 4

10. (b) Electrode potential for Mg electrode varies according to the equation :
¿
This equation represents equation of straight line.
0.059
Hence, intercept (c )=E Mg ¿ and slope ¿
¿

2
Thus, equation can be diagrammatically represented as in option (b).
11. (c) Ecell is an intensive property as it is independent of the mass of species but Δ r G
of cell reaction is an extensive property because this depends upon mass of species.
12. (d) Inert electrode does not participate in redox reaction and acts only as source or
sink for electrons. It provides surface either for oxidation or for reduction reaction.
13. (c) If an external opposite potential is applied on the galvanic cell and increased
slowly. It is observed that the reaction continues to take place till the opposing voltage
reaches the value 1.1 V . At this stage, no current flow through the cell. Any further
increase in the external potential restarts the reaction but in the opposite direction.
Hence, now the cell will behave like an electrolytic cell.
14. (c) Greater the solvation of ions of an electrolyte, lesser will be the electrical
conductivity of the solution.
15. (a) When the lead storage battery is recharged, the reaction occurring on cell is
reversed and PbSO 4 (s) on anode and cathode is converted into Pb and PbO 2 respectively.
The electrode reactions are as follows :
2−¿(aq ) (Reduction) ¿
−¿→ Pb(s )+ SO ¿
Anode reaction: PbSO 4 ( s)+2 e
4

− ¿ ¿
+ ¿+2 e (Oxidation)
¿
2−¿(aq)+ 4 H ¿
Cathode reaction: PbSO 4 (s)+2 H 2 O → PbO 2 (s )+ SO 4
2−¿(aq) ¿
+¿(aq)+2 SO 4 ¿
Net reaction: 2 PbSO 4 (s )+ 2 H 2 O→ Pb(s)+ PbO2 ( s)+ 4 H
16. (d) In the electrolysis of aqueous NaCl , following reactions are possible at anode.
1 ∘
−¿; E cell =1.36 V ¿

At anode; Cl−¿(aq)⟶ 2 Cl (g )+e

2 ¿

−¿¿

At cathode; 2 H 2 O(l)⟶ O2 (g)+4 H +¿(aq )+4 e ¿ ;

∘
Ecell =1.23 V
The reaction at anode with lower value of E∘ is preferred and therefore, water should get
oxidised in preference to Cl−¿(aq)¿. However, on account of overpotential of oxygen,
reaction (d) is preferred.
17. (b) The value of Δ r G depends on n value as per the equation Δ r G=−nFE cell
So, assertion statement is correct
Ecell is an intensive property while Δ r G is an extensive thermodynamic property
So, reason is correct but not explaining the assertion.
1 l
18. (c) Conductivity ¿ conductance × cell constant k = ×
R A
l −1
=k × R=0.0210 ×60=1.26 cm
A
1
19.
[ +2 ]
(d) E∘cell − 0.059 log ⁡ ¿
n ¿¿¿
According to Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions.
o
Λ m ( CH 3 COOH )
o o o
¿ Λ m ( CH 3 COONa ) + Λ m (HCl)− Λ m (NaCl)
 +2

20. (N) ¿(s)+2 Ag+¿(0.001 M )→¿ (0.001 M )+2 Ag(s )¿

1
∘ 0.059 [ ¿+2 ]
Ecell =Ecell − log ⁡
n ¿¿¿
−3
0.059 10
Ecell =10.5− log ⁡ 2
2 ( 10−3 )
0.059 +3 0.059
¿ 10.5− log ⁡10 =10.5− ×3=10.4115 V
2 2
(Calculated answer is not given in options)
21. (c) According to Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions.
o
Λ m ( CH 3 COOH )
o o o
¿ Λ m ( CH 3 COONa ) + Λ m (HCl)− Λ m (NaCl)
2 −1 2 −1 2 −1
¿ 91.0 Scm mol + 426.16 Scm mol −126.45 Scm mol
2 −1
¿ 390.71 S cm mol
22. (d) 1 equivalent of any substance is deposited by 1 F of charge.
20 g calcium contains,
Given mass
Number of equivalents ¿
Equivalent mass
Atomic mass 40
( Equivalent mass of Ca= = =20 )
Valency 2
20
¿ =1
20
So, 1 Faraday of charge is required to deposit 1 equivalent of Ca.
23. (a) During the electrolysis of dil. sulphuric acid using Pt electrodes following
reaction occurs.
−¿⟶ 2 H2 ( g)¿
At cathode : 4 H +¿(aq)+ 4 e ¿
−¿¿

At anode : 2 H 2 O(l)⟶ O2 (g)+4 H +¿(aq )+4 e ¿

24. (a) ΔG=−nFE ∘=−2× 96500 ×0.24=−46320 J /mol=−46.32 kJ /mol
∘ 2.303 RT
25. (c) Ecell = log ⁡K
nF
Given : E∘cell =0.59 V ,
n=1
0.059 0.59
0.59= log ⁡K ⇒ =log ⁡K ⇒ 10=log ⁡K
1 0.059
10 ∘
K=10 26. (c) Calculate Ecell corresponding to each compound undergoing
disproportionation reaction. The reaction for which E∘cell comes out + ve is spontaneous.
∘
HBrO ⟶ Br2 E =1.595 V , SRP (cathode)
∘

HBrO ⟶ BrO−¿ 3
E =−1.5 V , SOP ¿
(anode)
−¿¿
2 HBrO ⟶ Br 2 + BrO 3
∘
Ecell =SRP (cathode) −SRP (anode) ¿ 1.595−1.5=0.095 V
∘ ∘
Ecell > 0 ⇒ Δ G <0 [spontaneous]
27. (c) Li +¿¿being smallest, has maximum charge density.
+¿ ¿ +¿¿
∴ Li is most heavily hydrated among all alkali metal ions. Effective size of Li in
aqueous solution is therefore, largest. So, moves slowest under electric field.
28. (b) For cell,
Zn|ZnSO 4 (0.01 M )∥ CuSO 4 (1.0 M )|Cu
¿
When concentrations are changed for ZnSO 4 and CuSO 4, we can write
 ∘ 2.303 RT 1
E2= Ecell − × log ⁡
2F 0.01 E1 > E 2 ¿
−¿→ H 2 ¿¿
¿
29. (a) 2 H +¿(aq)+2 e ¿
g¿
¿