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3. ELECTROCHEMISTRY
SUBJECTIVE QUESTION FOR BOARD EXAMINATION
Type (I) : Very Short Answer Type Questions : [01 Mark Each]
1. Write the equation showing the relationship between standard free energy and standard cell potential.
2. Rusting of iron is quicker in saline water than in ordinary water. Why is it so ?
3. Define specific conductance (conductivity).
4. What does the negative value of E°cell indicate ?
5. Why is it impossible to obtain the electrode potential for a single electrode ?
6. What are primary cells ?
7. Name the factors which affect electrical conductivity of electrolytes.
8. What mass of zinc (II) ion will be reduced by 1 mole of electrons
9. What is fuel cell?

Type (II) : Short Answer Type Questions : [02 Marks Each]

10. How many Faradays of charge are required to convert :
(a) 1 mole of MnO4– to Mn2+ ion,
(b) 1 mole of Cr2O72– to Cr3+ ion

11. (a) What is standard hydrogen electrode ?

(b) Give the reactions that occurs at this electrode when it acts as a positive electrode in an electrochemical
cell.

12. Calculate the e.m.f. of the cell : Cr |Cr3+(0.1 M) || Fe2+ (0.01 M)|Fe
[Given that Eº Cr3 / Cr = – 0.75 V; EºFe2 / Fe = – 0.45 V]
13. The same quantity of electrical charge deposited 0.583 g of Ag when passed through AgNO3, AuCl3 solution.
Calculate the weight of gold formed. (At. weight of Au = 197 g mol-’).
14. Calculate the potential of hydrogen electrode in contact with a solution whose pH is 10
15. Explain the secondary cell
(i) Lead storage cell
(ii) Nickel cadmium cell
Type (III) : Long Answer Type Questions: [03 Marks Each]
16. Consider a cell composed of two half cells:
(i) Cu(s) |Cu2+ (aq) and (ii) Ag (s) | Ag+(aq)
Calculate (a) The standard cell potential.
(b) The cell potential when [Cu2+] = 2M and [Ag+] = 0.05 M.
[Given : Eº Cu2 / Cu = + 0.344 V,,

E º Ag  / Ag = + 0.80V ]

17. Consider the cell :

Mg(s) | Mg2+(0.13 M)|| Ag+(1.0 × 10–4) M| Ag(s)
Its e.mf. is 2.96 V. Calcualte Eºcell.
(R = 8.314 JK–1, 1F = 96500 C mol–1)
Mg(s) | Mg2+(0.13 M)|| Ag+(1.0 × 10–4) M| Ag(s)
(R = 8.314 JK–1, 1F = 96500 C mol–1)
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18. For a cell : Ag(s) I AgNO3 (0.01 M) II AgNO3 (1.0 M) I Ag(s)

(i) Calculate the e.m.f. of the cell at 25°C.
(ii) Write the net cell reaction.
(iii) Will the cell generate e.m.f. when two concentrations become equal ?
Ag(s) I AgNO3 (0.01 M) II AgNO3 (1.0 M) I Ag(s)

19. What is corrosion ? What are the factors which affect corrosion ? CO2 is always present in natural water.
Explain its effect (increases, stops or no effect) on rusting of Fe.

Type (IV) : Very Long Answer Type Questions: [05 Marks Each]

20. Explain the term electrolysis. Write the reactions at cathode and anode when following substances are
electrolysed : (i) Molten NaCl (ii) Aqueous solution of NaCl (iii) Molten lead bromide ((iv) Aq. H2SO4

21. How long a current of 3 ampere has to be passed through a solution of silver nitrate to coat a metal.surface
of 80 cm2 with a 0.005 mm thick layer ? Density of Ag is 10.5 g cm-3. At. wt. of Ag = 108.0 u.

22. (a) The resistance of a decinormal solution of an electrolyte in a conductivity cell was found to be 245 ohms.
Calcualte the equivalent conductivity of the solution if the electrodes in the cell were 2 cm apart and each has
an area of 3.5 sq. cm.
(b) The conductivity of 0.001028 M acetic acid is 4.95 × 10–5 S cm–1. Calculate its dissociation constant if
º m for acetic acid is 390.5 S cm2 mol–1

23. Predict the products of electrolysis in each of the following:

(i) An aqeous solution of AgNO3 with silver electrodes.
(ii) An aqeous solution of AgNO3 with platinum electrodes.
(iii) A dilute solution of H2SO4 with platinum electrodes.
(iv) An aqeous solution of CuCl2 with platinum electrodes.

24. A solution of Ni(NO3)2 is electrolysed between platinum electrodes using a current of 5 ampere for 20 minutes.
What mass of Ni is deposited at the cathode?

25. Three electrolytic cells A, B, C containing solution of ZnSO4 , AgNO3 and CuSO4, respectively are connected
in series. A steady current of 1.5 amperes was passed through them until 1.45 g Ag deposited at cathode of
cell B. How long did current flow? What mass Cu and Zn deposited?

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EXERCISE - I

Questions Q.9 In the electrolysis of CuSO4, the reaction :

based on Electrolysis Cu2+ + 2e¯  Cu, takes place at :
(A) Anode (B) Cathode
Q.1 The passage of current through a solution of
(C) In solution (D) None
certain electrolye results in the evolution of
H 2 at cathode and Cl 2 at anode. The Q.10 If mercury is used as cathode in the electrolysis
electrolytic solution is - of aqueous NaCl solution, the ions discharged
(A) Water (B) H2SO 4 at cathode are-
(C) Aq. NaCl (D) Aq. CuCl 2 (A) H+ (B) Na+
(C) OH¯ (D) Cl¯
Q.2 In an electrolytic cell current flows from -
(A) Cathode to anode in outer circuit
Questions
(B) Anode to cathode outside the cell based on Electrolytic conductance
(C) Cathode to anode inside the cell Q.11 The specific conductance of a solution is
(D) Anode to cathode inside the cell 0.3568 ohm–1. When placed in a cell the
Q.3 When an aqueous solution of H 2SO 4 is conductance is 0.0268 ohm –1. The cell
electrolysed, the ion discharged at anode is- constant is-
(A) H¯ (B) OH¯ (C) SO42– (D) O2– (A) 1.331 cm –1 (B) 13.31 cm –1
(C) 0.665 cm –1 (D) 6.65 cm –1
Q.4 1 mole of Al is deposited by X coulomb of
electricity passing through aluminium nitrate Q.12 A conductance cell was filled with a 0.02
solution. The number of moles of silver M KCl solution which has a specif ic
deposited by X coulomb of electricity from conductance of 2.768 × 10–3 ohm –1 cm –1.
silver nitrate solution is- If its resistance is 82.4 ohm at 25ºC, the cell
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 2 (D) 1 constant is-
(A) 0.2182 cm –1 (B) 0.2281 cm –1
Q.5 A solution of Na2SO4 in water is electrolysed –1
(C) 0.2821 cm (D) 0.2381 cm –1
using Pt electrodes.The products at the cathode
and anode are respectively - Q.13 The variation of equivalent conductance vs
(A) H2, SO 2 (B) O2, NaOH decrease in concentration of a strong
(C) H2, O 2 (D) O2, SO 2 electrolyte is correctly given in the plot -
Q.6 In electrolysis of a fused salt, the weight
deposited on an electrode will not depend
(A) A (B) A
on-
(A) Temperature
(B) Current intensity
(C) Electrochemical equivalent of ions
(C) A (D) A
(D) Time for electrolysis
Q.7 The electrolysis of a solution resulted in the
formation of H2 at the cathode and Cl2 at the Q.14 Which of the following solutions has the highest
anode. The liquid is- equivalent conductance ?
(A) Pure water (A) 0.01M NaCl (B) 0.050 M NaCl
(B) H2SO 4 solution (C) 0.005M NaCl (D) 0.02M NaCl
(C) NaCl solution in water Q.15 The resistance of 0.01N solution of an
(D) CuCl2 solution in water electrolyte AB at 328K is 100 ohm. The specific
Q.8 Which loses charge at cathode- conductance of solution is (cell constant =
(A) Ions 1cm –1)-
(B) Cations (A) 100ohm (B) 10-2 ohm –1
-2
(C) 10 ohm cm –1 –1 (D) 102 ohm–cm
(C) Anions
(D) Both anions and cations
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Q.16 For an electrolytic solution of 0.05 mol L–1, Q.23 The unit of electrochemical equivalent is-
the conductivity has been found to be 0.0110 (A) gm ampere–1 (B) gm/coulomb
Scm–1.The molar conductivity is- (C) gm-ampere (D) coulomb/gram
(A) 0.055 S cm 2 mol –1
Q.24 One faraday of electricity will liberate one
(B) 550 S cm 2 mol –1 mole of metal from a solution of -
(C) 0.22 S cm 2 mol –1 (A) AuCl3 (B) CuSO4(C) BaCl2 (D) KCl
(D) 220 S cm 2 mol –1
Q.25 The number of faraday required to generate
Q.17 Two electrodes are fitted in conductance cell 1 mole of Mg from MgCl2 is-
1.5 cm apart while the area of cross section
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
of each electrode is 0.75 cm2. The cell constant
is- Q.26 What weight of copper (At.mass 63.5) deposits
(A) 1.125 (B) 0.5 cm when 2Faraday of electricity is passed through
(C) 2.0 cm –1 (D) 0.2 cm –1 cupric salt -
(A) 63.5g (B) 31.75g (C) 127g (D) 2.0g
Q.18 The best conductor of electricity is in 1M
solution of - Q.27 How many coulombs of electricity are required
(A) CH3COOH (B) H2SO 4 f or the oxidation of 1mole of H 2 O
(C) H3PO 4 (D) Boric acid to O2 .
(A) 9.65 × 104C (B) 4.825 × 105C
(C) 1.93 × 105C (D) 1.93 × 104C
Questions
based on Faraday’s Law of Electrolysis Q.28 How long 2.5amp of current is passed to
supply 54000 C of charge-
Q.19 A certain current liberates 0.504 g of H2 in 2
(A) 1hr (B) 2.5hr (C) 6hr (D) 9hr
hours. How many grams of copper can be
liberated by the same current flowing for the Q.29 1 Faraday of electricity will liberate 1 mole of
same time in CuSO4 solution - the metal from the solution of
(A) 31.8 g (B) 16.0 g (A) Copper sulphate (B) Calcium chloride
(C) 12.7 g (D) 63.5 g (C) Gold (III) Chloride (D) Silver (I) Chloride
Q.20 A currnet of 2.6 ampere is passed through
Q.30 Charge in coulambs is equal to-
CuSO4 solution for 6 minutes 20 seconds.
The amount of Cu deposited is (At. wt. of Cu Faraday
(A)
= 63.5, Faraday = 96500 C)- av. number
(A) 6.35 g (B) 0.635 g (B) Faraday × av. number
(C) 0.325 g (D) 3.175 g av. number
(C)
Q.21 Three Faradays of electricity are passed Faraday
through molten Al2O3, aqueous solution of (D) None of these
CuSO4 and molten NaCl taken in three different
Q.31 A current of 2 ampere was passed through
electrolytic cells. The amount of Al, Cu and
solutions of CuSO4 and AgNO3 in series.
Na deposited at the cathodes will be in the
0.635 g of copper was deposited. Then the
ratio of -
weight of silver deposited will be-
(A) 1 mole : 2 mole : 3 mole
(A) 0.59 g (B) 3.24 g
(B) 1 mole : 1.5 mole : 3 mole
(C) 1.08 g (D) 2.16 g
(C) 3 mole : 2 mole : 1 mole
(D) 1 mole : 1.5 mole : 2 mole
Q.32 On passing 3ampere of electricity for 50
Q.22 The quantity of electricity required to liberate minutes, 1.8g of metal deposits. The equivalent
0.01g equivalent of an element at the electrode mass of metal is-
is - (A) 20.5 (B) 25.8
(A) 9650C (B) 96500C (C) 19.3 (D) 30.7
(C) 965C (D) 96.5C

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Q.33 The number of coulombs required to deposit Q.39 Standard E0 of the half cell Fe | Fe2+ is +
5.4g of Al when the electrode reaction is- 0.44V and standard E0 of half cell Cu | Cu2+
Al3+ + 3e¯  Al is – 0.32V, then-
(A) 1.83 × 105C (B) 57900C (A) Cu oxidises Fe2+ ion
(C) 5.86 × 105C (D) None of the above (B) Cu2+ oxidises Fe
(C) Cu reduces Fe2+ ion
Questions Electro chemical series and (D) Cu2+ reduces Fe
based on Electrode potential
Questions
based on Emf of the cell
Q.34 The reaction 1/2 H 2 (g) + AgCl (s)
= H+(aq) + Cl– (aq) + Ag (s) can be represented Q.40 Which of the following will increase the voltage
in the galvanic cell as- of the cell
(A) Ag |AgCl (s)| KCl (sol) | | AgNO3 (sol) | Ag Sn (s) + 2Ag+ (aq)  Sn2+ (aq) + 2 Ag (s)-
(B) PtH2 (g) | HCl (sol) | | AgNO3 (sol) (A) Increase in the concentration of Sn2+ ions
(C) Pt|H2 (g) | HCl (sol) | | AgCl (s) | Ag (B) Increase in the concentration of Ag+ ions
(D) Pt|H2 (g) | KCl (sol) | | AgCl (s)| Ag (C) Increase in the size of silver rod
(D) None
Q.35 At 298 K, the standard reduction potentials
for the following half reactions are given as Q.41 The standard oxidation potentials, Eº for the
Zn2+ (aq) + 2e–  Zn (s); – 0.762 half reactions are as Zn = Zn2+ + 2e, Eº =
Cr3+ (aq) + 3e –  Cr (s); – 0.740 0.76 V, Fe = Fe2+ + 2e, Eº = 0.41 V. The
2H+ (aq) + 2e–  H2 (g); 0.00 emf for the cell reaction Fe2+ + Zn  Zn2+ +
Fe3+ (aq) + e–  Fe2+ (aq); + 0.770 Fe, is -
The strongest reducing agent is - (A) – 0.35 V (B) + 0.35 V
(A) Zn (s) (B) H2 (g) (C) + 1.17 V (D) – 1.17 V
(C) Cr (s) (D) Fe2+ (aq)
Q.42 The single electrode potential E of 0.1 M
Q.36 The standard electrode potential of Zn, Ag
solution of M+ ions [EºR = – 2.36 V] is -
and Cu are –0.76, 0.80 and 0.34 volt
(A) + 2.41 (B) – 2.41
respectively; then -
(A) Ag can oxidise Zn and Cu (C) – 4.82 (D) + 4.82
(B) Ag can reduce Zn2+ and Cu2+
Q.43 Eº values of Mg2+ |Mg, Fe2+| Fe and Zn2+
(C) Zn can reduce Ag+ and Cu2+
| Zn are – 2.37 V, – 0.44 V and – 0.76 V
(D) Cu can oxidise Zn and Ag
respectively. The correct statement is -
Q.37 An aqueous solution of CuSO4 is stirred with (A) Mg oxidises Fe (B) Zn oxidises Fe
a silver spoon. The following will happen - (C) Zn reduces Mg2+ (D) Zn reduces Fe2+
(A) Cu+ will be formed
(B) Ag+ will be formed Q.44 For the reactions
(C) Cu will be precipitated MnO4– + 8H+ + 5e–  Mn2+ + 4H2O,
(D) Nothing will happen E° = 1.51 V
+ – 2+
MnO2 + 4H + 2e  Mn + 2H2O,
Q.38 Consider following half-cell reaction- E° = 1.23V
I. A + e–  A– E° = 0.96 V then for the reaction
II. B– + e–  B2– E° = – 0.12 V MnO4– + 4H++ 3e–  MnO2 + 2H2O, E° is -
III. C+ + e–  C E° = + 0.18V (A) 1.70 V (B) 5.09 V
IV. D2+ + 2e–  D E° = –1.12 V (C) 0.28 V (D) 0.84 V
What combination of two half-cells would
result in a cell with the largest potential?
(A) I and II (B) I and III
(C) I and IV (D) II and IV

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Q.45 Consider the following equations for a cell Q.52 The value of the reaction quotient, Q, for the
reaction cell
A+B C + D E° = x volt, Keq = K1 Zn(s)|Zn2+(0.01 M)||Ag+(1.25 M)|Ag(s) is -
2A + 2B 2C + 2DE° = y volt,Keq = K2 (A) 156 (B) 125
then : (C) 1.25 × 10–2 (D) 6.40 × 10–3
(A) x = y, K1 = K2 (B) x = 2y, K1 = 2K2
(C) x = y, K12 = K2 (D) x2 = y, K12 = K2 Questions
Types of cell & corrosion
based on

Q.46 Standard electrode potentials of

Fe2+ + 2e  Fe and Fe3+ + 3e  Fe Q.53 The Zn acts as sacrificial or cathodic protection
are – 0.440 V and – 0.036V respectively. The to prevent rusting of iron because -
standard electrode potential (E0) for (A) E0OP of Zn < E0OP of Fe
Fe3+ + e  Fe2+ is - (B) E0OP of Zn > E0OP of Fe
(A) – 0.476 V (B) – 0.404 V (C) E0OP of Zn = E0OP of Fe
(C) + 0.404 V (D) + 0.772V (D) Zn is cheaper than iron
Q.54 In electrochemical corrosion of metals, the
Q.47 At equilibrium - metal undergoing corrosion -
(A) E°cell = 0, G° = 0 (A) Acts as anode
(B) Ecell = 0, G = 0 (B) Acts as cathode
(C) both are correct (C) Undergoes reduction
(D) none is correct (D) None
Q.55 When a lead storage battery is charged it
Q.48 emf of cell Ni | Ni2+ (1.0M) || Au3+ (1.0M)| Au
acts as -
is ....., if E0 for Ni 2+ | Ni is – 0.25 V, E 0 for
(A) A fuel cell
Au3+ | Au is 1.50V -
(B) An electrolytic cell
(A) + 1.25 V (B) – 1.75V
(C) A galvanic cell
(C) + 1.75V (D) + 4.0V
(D) A concentra tion cell
Q.49 Normal Al - AlCl 3 coupled with standard
hydrogen electrode gives an emf of 1.66V.
The standrad oxidation electrode potential of
aluminium is-
(A) – 1.66V (B) + 1.66V
(C) – 0.83V (D) + 0.83V
Q.50 The cell reaction Zn + Cu2+  Zn2+ + Cu, is
best represented by -
(A) Cu / Cu2+ || Zn2+ / Zn
(B) Zn / Zn2+ || Cu2+ / Cu
(C) Cu2+ / Cu || Zn / Zn2+
(D) Pt / Zn2+ || Pt / Cu2+
Q.51 Consider a voltaic cell based on these half-
cells
Ag+ (aq) + e–  Ag(s); Eº = +0.80 V
Cd2+ (aq) + 2e–  Cd(s); Eº = –0.40 V
Identify the anode and give the voltage of the
cell under standard conditions -
(A) Ag; Ecell = 0.40 V (B) Ag; Ecell = 2.00V
(C) Cd; Ecell = 1.20 V (D) Cd; Ecell = 2.00V

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EXERCISE - II
Q.1 On passing electricity through dilute H2SO 4 Q.8 In the electrolysis of CuCl2 solution using Cu
solution the amount of substance liberated electrodes the mass of cathode increases
at the cathode and anode are in the ratio- by 3.18g. W hat happened at the other
(A) 1 : 8 (B) 8 : 1 (C) 16 : 1(D) 1 : 16 electrode-
Q.2 When sodium chloride solution is electrolysed, (A) 0.05 mole of Cu2+ ions passed into solution
the gas that is liberated at the cathode is- (B) 0.112 litre of Cl2 was liberated
(A) Oxygen (B) Hydrogen (C) 0.56 litre O2 was liberated
(C) Chlorine (D) Air (D) 0.1 mole of Cu2+ ions passed into the
solution
Q.3 During electrolysis of an aqueous solution of
Cu2+ sulphate, 0.635g of copper was deposited Q.9 The molar conductances of HCl, NaCl and
at cathode. The amount of electricity consumed CH3COONa are 426, 126 and 91  -1 cm 2
in coulomb is- mol-1 respectively. The molar conductance
(A) 1930 (B) 3860 (C) 9650 (D) 4825 for CH3COOH is-
(A) 561-1 cm2 mol–1 (B) 391-1 cm2 mol–1
Q.4 When electric current is passed through a (C) 261-1 cm2 mol–1 (D) 612-1 cm2 mol–1
cell having an electrolyte, the positive ions
move towards the cathode and the negative Q.10 If x is the specific resistance of the solution
ions towards the anode. If the cathode is and N is the normality of the solution. The
pulled out of the solution - equivalent conductivity of the solution is given
(A) The positive and the negative ions both by-
1000 x 1000
will move towards the anode (A) (B)
(B) The positive ions will start moving towards N Nx
the anode: the negative ions will stop 1000 N Nx
(C) (D)
moving x 1000
(C) The negative ions will continue to move
Q.11 According to Kohlrausch law, the limiting value
towards the anode: the positive ions will
of molar conductivity of an electrolyte A2 B is
stop moving   
(D) The positive ions and the negative ions (A)     
(A )
(B)     
(B ) (A ) (B )
will start moving randomly  1   
(C) 2    
 (D) 2     
Q.5 W hat products are formed during the
(A )
2 ( B ) ( A ) ( B )

electrolysis of a concentrated aqueous solution Q.12 The same amount of electricity was passed
of sodium chloride? through two cells containing molten Al2O 3
I : Cl2(g) II : NaOH(aq) III : H2(g) and molten NaCl. If 1.8g of Al were liberated
(A) I only (B) I and II in one cell, the amount of Na liberated in the
(C) I and III (D) I, II and III other cell is-
(A) 4.6 g (B) 2.3 g (C) 6.4 g (D) 3.2 g
Q.6 When an electric current is passed through
an aqueous solution of sodium chloride- Q.13 In which one of the following one Faraday of
(A) H2 is evolved at the anode electricity will liberate 1/2 mole of the metal-
(B) Oxygen is evolved at the cathode (A) AuCl3 (B) FeCl3 (C) CuSO4 (D) NaCl
(C) Its pH progresively decreases Q.14 How many coulombs of electricity are
(D) Its pH progressively increases consumed when a 100 mA current is passed
Q.7 When aqueous solution of KCl is electrolysed, through a solution of AgNO3 for half an hour
resultant solution - during an electrolysis experiment-
(A) has pH > 7 (A) 1080 (B) 18000 (C) 180 (D) 2000
(B) turns red litmus blue Q.15 Number of faraday required to liberate 8g of
(C) is basic in nature H2 is-
(D) all of these (A) 8 (B) 16 (C) 4 (D) 2

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Q.16 A certain current liberates 0.500 g of H2 in Q.24 Given
2.00 h. How many gram of oxygen can be Ag+ / Ag    + 0.80V
liberated by the same current in the same Co2+ / Co  – 0.28V
time? Cu2+ / Cu  + 0.34V
(A) 0.500 g (B) 8.00 g Zn2+ / Zn  – 0.76 V
(C) 4.00 g (D) 16.00 g The most reactive metal which displaces other
metals from their salt solution is :
Q.17 The weight ratio of Al and Ag deposited using (A) Ag (B) Cu (C) Co (D) Zn
the same quantity of current is-
Q.25 A student made the following observations in
(A) 9 : 108 (B) 2 : 12
the laboratory-
(C) 108 : 9 (D) 3 : 8 (i) Clean copper metal did not react with
Q.18 20g of chlorine are evolved in 6 hour from 1-molar Pb(NO3)2 solution
sodium chloride solution by the current of - (ii) Clean lead metal dissolved in a 1-molar
(A) 5 ampere (B) 10 ampere AgNO3 solution and crystals of Ag metal
(C) 2.5 ampere (D) 50 ampere appeared
(iii) Clean silver metal did not react with
Q.19 The reduction potential of the two half cell 1-molar Cu(NO3)2 solution
reactions (occuring in an electrochemical cell) The order of decreasing reducing character
are of the three metals is-
PbSO4 + 2e¯  Pb + SO 42– (E0 = - 0.31V) (A) Cu, Pb, Ag (B) Cu, Ag, Pb
Ag+ (aq) + e¯  Ag(s) (E0 = + 0.80V) (C) Pb, Cu, Ag (D) Pb, Ag, Cu
The feasible reaction will be - Q.26 The electrode potential measures the -
(A) Pb + SO42- + 2Ag+ (aq) (A) Tendency of the electrode to gain or lose
 2Ag(s) + PbSO 4 electrons
(B) PbSO4+ 2Ag (aq)+ (B) Tendency of a cell reaction to occur
     Pb + SO 42- + 2Ag(s) (C) Difference in the ionisation potential of
(C) Pb + SO4 + Ag (s)  Ag+ (aq) + PbSO4
2- electrode and metal ion
(D) PbSO4+ Ag (s)  Ag+ (aq)+ Pb + SO42- (D) Current carried by an electrode
Q.20 Consider the following electrolytes - Q.27 In the arrangement shown, the arrow
1. AgNO3 2. CuSO4 represents-
3. AlCl3 4. Bi2(SO4)3
The quantity of electricity needed to
electrolytes separately 1 M solutions of these
electrolytes will be (F is faraday) -
(A) 1F, 2F, 3F, 6F (B) 2F, 3F, 6F, 1F
(C) 3F, 6F, 2F, 1F (D) 6F, 3F, 2F, 1F
Ag Cu
Q.21 When a copper wire is immersed in a solution
of AgNO3, the colour of the, solution becomes
blue because copper- AgNO3 CuSO4
(A) Forms a soluble complex with AgNO3 (A) Direction of flow of electrons
(B) Is oxidized to Cu++ (B) Direction of flow of current
(C) Is reduced to Cu– – (C) No significant feature
(D) Splits up into atomic form and dissolves (D) Movement of ions
Q.22 Which of the following solution can be safely Q.28 Red hot carbon will remove oxygen from the
stored in a copper vessel- oxides XO and YO but not from ZO. Y will
(A) ZnSO4 (B) AgNO3 remove oxygen from XO. Use this evidence
(C) AuCl3 (D) All of them to deduce the order of activity of the three
metals X, Y and Z putting the most reactive
Q.23 Which one will liberate Br2 from KBr- first-
(A) HI (B) I2 (A) X, Y, Z (B) Z, Y, X
(C) Cl 2 (D) SO 2 (C) Y, X, Z (D) Z, X, Y

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Q.29 In the given arrangement, on pressing the Q.35 For the cell reaction,
key, the
Cu2+(C1) + Zn(s) Zn2+(C2) + Cu(s)
of the electrochemical cell, the change in
free energy, at a given temperature is function
of -
(A) ln (C1) (B) ln (C2/C1)
(C) ln (C2) (D) ln (C1 + C2)
Q.36 An electrochemical cell is set up as -
(A) Current flows from Cu to Zn rod Pt(H2)|HCl(0.1M)||CH3COO H(0.1M)|Pt(H2)
(B) Current flows from Zn to Cu rod The e.m.f. of this cell will not be zero,
(C) No flow of current occurs because-
(D) Electron flow occurs through wire from Zn (A) the temperature is constant
to Cu. (B) H+ conc. of 0.1 M HCl and 0.1 M
, Q.30 Point out the correct statement about
Zn – CuSO4 cell CH3COOH is not same
(A) The flow of electrons occurs from copper (C) acids used in two compartments are
to zinc different
(B) The value of E0Red of copper electrode is (D) e.m.f depends on molarities of acids used
less than that of zinc electrode.
(C) Zinc is anode while Cu is cathode electrode Q.37 The oxidation potential of hydrogen electrode
(D) All the statements are correct will be greater than zero if -
Q.31 The standard reduction potential of Pb and (A) Conc. of H3O + ions is 2M
Zn electrodes are - 0.126 and - 0.763 volts (B) Conc. of H3O + ions is 1M
respectively. The e.m.f. of the cell- (C) Partial pressure of H2 is 2atm
Zn / Zn2+ (0.1M) || Pb2+ (1M) / Pb is (D) Eoxi can never be +ve
(A) 0.637V (B) < 0.637V
(C) > 0.637V (D) 0.889 Q.38 The solution of nickel sulphate in which nickel
rod is dipped is diluted to 10 times. The
Q.32 The e.m.f. of the cell involving the reaction
2Ag+(aq.) + H2(g)  2Ag(s) + 2H+(aq.) is reduction potential of nickel -
0.80 V. The standard oxidation potential of (A) Decreases by 60mV
silver electrode is- (B) Increases by 30mV
(A) 0.80V (B) – 0.80V (C) 0.40V (D) 0.20V (C) Decreases by 30mV
Q.33 For a reaction A(s) + 2B+  A2+ + 2B (D) Decreases by 60V
KC has been found to be 1012. The E0cell is-
Q.39 The electrode potential of hydrogen electrode
(A) 0.354V (B) 0.708V (C) 0.0098V (D) 1.36V
at the pH = 10 will be-
Q.34 Zn + Cu2+ (aq) Cu + Zn2+ (aq) (A) 0 (B) + ve
[ Zn 2 ] (C) – ve (D) unpredictable
Reaction quotient is Q = .
[Cu 2 ]
A Q.40 Eº Al3  /Al = – 1.66 V and Ksp of Al (OH)3
=1.0 × 10–33. Reduction potential of the above
couple at pH = 14 is :
Ecell
(A) –2.31 V (B) + 2.31 V
(C) + 1.01 V (D) – 1.01 V
O log Q Q.41 Four colourless salt solutions are placed in
Variation of Ecell with log Q is of the type separate test-tubes and a strip of copper is
with OA = 1.10 V. Ecell will be 1.1591 V placed in each. Which solution finally turns
when : blue-
[Cu2 ] [Zn2  ] (A) Pb(NO3)2 (B) Zn(NO3)2
(A) = 0.01 (B) = 0.01 (C) AgNO3 (D) Cd(NO3)2
[Zn2  ] [Cu2 ]
[Zn2  ] [Zn2  ]
(C) = 0.1 (D) = 1
[Cu2 ] [Cu2 ]
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Q.42 Consider following sets Q.44 The thermodynamic efficiency of fuel cell is
Zn given by -
Ag
(A) H / G (B) nFE / G
(C) nFE / H (D) nFzxE0
Q.45 Which is correct representation for a cell at
equilibrium.
(A) G° = -2.303 RT log Keq.
2.303 RT
(B) E0 = log Keq.
nF
I (C)  G° = RT ln Keq.
CuSO4 II
(blue) CuSO4 (D) All
Q.46 In an electrochemical cell-
Fe (A) Kinetic energy changes into potential
energy
(B) Chemical energy changes into electrical
energy
(C) Potential energy changes into kinetic
energy
(D) Kinetic energy changes into chemical
energy
Q.47 An example of a simple fuel cell is-
III
CuSO4 (A) Lead storage battery
(B) Laclanche cell
Blue colour solution changes to colourless (or (C) H2 – O 2 cell
(D) All
fades) in -
(A) I, II, III (B) I, II (C) II, III (D) I, III Q.48 The function of the salt bridge is to -
(A) Allow solutions of two half cells to intermix
Q.43 Consider following sets : (B) Does not allow the ions to move from
Cu Cu
anode to cahthode
(C) Keep the solution electrically neutral in
two half cells
(D) None of the above
Q.49 Which one of the following does not hold
good for S.H.E.-
(A) The pressure of hydrogen gas is 1.5
atmosphere
I II (B) The concentration of H+ in solution is 1M
AgNO3 ZnSO4
(colourless) (colourless) (C) The temperature is 298K
Cu (D) The surface of platinum electrode is coated
with platinum black
Q.50 The value of equilibrium constant for a feasible
cell reaction is-
(A) < 1 (B) Zero
(C) = 1 (D) > 1
Q.51 Which of the following statements about the
spontaneous reactions occuring in a galvanic
III cell is always true ?
MgCl2
(colourless) (A) E°cell > 0, G° < 0, and Q < Keq
Colourless solution changes to blue coloured (B) E°cell > 0, G° < 0, and Q > Keq
solution in (C) Eºcell > 0, G° > 0, and Q > Keq
(A) I (B) II (C) III (D) I, III (D) Ecell > 0, G < 0, and Q < Keq

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EXERCISE - III
SUPPLEMENTARY PROBLEMS Q.9 Which of the following KCl solution has lowest
value of specific conductance-
Q.1 Zn | Zn2+ (c1) || Zn2+ (c2) | Zn for this cell G is
(A) 1 M (B) 0.1 M
negative if -
(C) 0.01 M (D) 0.001 M
(A) C1 = C2 (B) C1 > C2
(C) C2 > C1 (D) None. Q.10 Which of the following KCl solution has lowest
value of equivalent conductance-
Q.2 Cl2 gas is passed into a solution containing (A) 1 M (B) 0.1 M
KF, KBr & KI and CHCl3 is added. There is
(C) 0.01 M (D) 0.001 M
colour in CHCl3 layer which in due to -
(A) I2 (B) Br2
Q.11 Tl || Tl+- (0.001M) || Cu2+ (0.1M) | Cu.
(C) F2 (D) Both I2 and Br2
Ecell at 25°C is 0.83V, which can be increased
by -
Q.3 Equivalent conductance of 1M CH3COOH is 10
(A) Increasing (Cu2+) (B) Decreasing (Cu2+)
ohm–1 cm2 equiv–1 and that at infinite dilution is
200 ohm –1 cm 2 equiv –1 , % ionisation of (C) Decreasing (Tl+) (D) Both A & C
CH3COOH is- Q.12 The Kc for the following reaction at 25°C is,
(A) 1% (B) 3% (C) 5% (D) 7% Cu2+ + Sn2+  Sn4+ + Cu.
EoCu2+ | Cu = 0.34 V, EoSn4+|Sn2+ = 0.15 V
Q.4 Equivalent conductance of saturated BaSO4 is
(A) 2.6 X 106 (B) 2.6 X 1010
400 ohm–1cm2equi–1 and specific conductance
(C) 1.3 X 108 (D) 1.3 X 103
is 8x10–5 ohm–1cm–1. Hence Ksp of BaSO4 is-
(A) 4x10–8 M2 (B) 1x10–8 M2
–4 2 Q.13 The emf of following three cells are rated as
(C) 2x10 M (D) 1x10–4 M2
E1, E2 and E3 –
(i) Zn | Zn2+ (0.01M) || Cu2+ (1M) | Cu
Q.5 Pt(H2) | H+(1M) | Pt (H2), cell will be -
(ii) Zn | Zn2+ (1M) || Cu2+(0.01 M) | Cu.
P1 P2
(iii) Zn | Zn2+(1M) || Cu2+ (2M) | Cu.
spontaneaus if -
(A) P1 = P2 (B) P1 > P2 (A) E1 > E2 > E3 (B) E3 > E2 > E1
(C) P2 > P1 (D) Not Possible (C) E1 > E3 > E2 (D) E2 > E3 > E1

Q.6 Number of electrons involved in the electro Q.14 Without losing its concentration, ZnCl2 solution
deposition 63.5 g Cu from CuSO4 is- can not be kept in contact with-
(A) 6.02 x 1023 (B) 3.01 x 1023 (A) Au (B) Al (C) Pb (D) Ag
(C) 12.04 x 1023 (D) 12.04 x 1022
Q.15 The ionic conductance of X2+ and Y– are
Q.7 Electrochemical equivalent of a substance is 100 and 200  1cm 2 respectiv ely. The
0.0006735, its equivalent weight is- equivalent conductance of XY2 at infinite dilution
(A) 65 (B) 6.73 is (in ohm-1cm2)
(C) 13 (D) Can't be calculated (A) 300 (B) 150 (C) 600 (D) 250

Q.8 In electrolysis of aqueous solution of which of Q.16 In galvanic cell salt bridge is used to-
the following salts pH near one of the electrodes (A) Complete the circuit
increase- (B) Prevent liquid junction potential
(A) Cu(NO3)2 (B) CuCl2 (C) Maintain electrical neutrality of two solution
(C) KCl (D) Both a & b (D) All the above
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Q.20 The equilibrium constant Kc for the reaction:
PASSAGE BASED QUESTIONS
Cu(s) + 2Ag+(aq) Cu2+(aq) + 2Ag(s)
Passage (Eºcell = 0.46V) will be -
The driving force G diminishes to zero on (A) antilog 15.6 (B) antilog 2.5
the way to equilibrium, just as in any other (C) antilog 1.5 (D) antilog 12.2
spontaneous process. Both G and the cell
 G 
potential  E    are zero when the redox Q.21 Eº for the elctrochemical cell,
 nF 
Zn(s) |Zn2+ (1 M) aq || Cu2+ (1 M) aq| Cu(s)
reaction comes to equilibrium. The Nernst
is 1.10 volt at 25ºC.
equation for the redox process of the cell
may be given as : the equilibrium constant for the cell reaction:

0.059 Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq) Cu(s) + Zn2+(aq)

E = Eº – log10Q
n will be -
The key to the relationship is the standard (A) 10–37 (B) 1037
cell potential Eº, derived from the standard
(C) 10–39 (D) 1039
free energy change as :
Gº
Eº = STATEMENT TYPE QUESTION
nF
At equilibrium, the Nernst equation is given Each of the questions given below consist
as : of Statement – I and Statement – II. Use the
following Key to choose the appropriate
0.059
Eº = log10K answer.
n
(A) If both Statement- I and Statement- II are
true, and Statement - II is the correct
Q.17 On the basis of information available for the explanation of Statement– I.
4 2 (B) If both Statement - I and Statement - II are
reaction Al + O2  Al 2O 3; G = –827 true but Statement - II is not the correct
3 3
kJ/mol of O2 the minimum emf required to explanation of Statement – I.
(C) If Statement - I is true but Statement - II is
carry out an electrolysis of Al2O3 is -
false.
(Given : 1 F = 96500 C) (D) If Statement - I is false but Statement - II is
(A) 2.14 V (B) 4.28 V true.

(C) 6.42 V (D) 8.56 V Q.22 Statement - I. In electrolysis, the quantity of

electricity needed for depositing I mole of
Q.18 the equilirbrium constant Kc will be equal to silver is different form that required for 1 mole
Q when - of copper.
(A) E = Eº (B) RT/nF = 1 Statement - II. The molecular weights of silver
and copper are different.
(C) E = 0 (D) Eº = 1
Q.23 Statement - I. CuSO4 solution cannot safely
Q.19 the nature of graph of Eºcell aginst log Kc is be kept in a Zn vessel usual.
a/an - Statement - II. The position of Zn is lower
(A) straight line (B) parabola than Cu in Electro-chemical-series.

(C) hyperbola (D) elliptical curve Q.24 Statement - I. Zinc displaces copper from
copper sulphate solution..
Statement - II. The Eº is Zn of –0.76 volt
and that of copper is +0.34 volt.
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Q.25 Statement - I. Gold chloride (AuCl3) solution Q.30 1 Faraday passed through CuSO4 solution
cannot be stored in a vessel made of copper, deposits 1 equivalent of Cu.
iron, nickel, chromium, zinc or tin.
Statement - II. Gold is very precious metal.
Q.31 Salt bridge prevents liquid-liquid junction
potential and maintains neutrallity of the
Q.26 Statement - I . Specif ic conductance
solution.
decreases with dilution whereas equivalent
conductance increases.
Statement - II. On dilution, number of ions Q.32 Amount deposited by 1 coulamb is called as
per cc decreases but total number of ions electro chemical equivalent.
increases considerably.
Q.33 In recharging of lead storage cell, the
Q.27 Statement - I. Salt bridge is used in Electro concentration of H2SO 4 decrease
chemical cell.
Statement - II. The ions of the electrolyte
Q.34 In a galvanic cell, electrons move in the outer
used is salt bridge should have ionic mobility.
circuit from anode to cathode.
Q.28 Statement - I. Absolute value of an electrode
potential can not be calculated. Q.35 Electrolysis of aqueous CuSO4 solution on
Statement - II. Neither oxidation nor reduction Cu electrode gives O2 gas on anode.
can take place alone.

COLUMN MATCHING
TRUE/FALSE
Match the following columns :
State whether the following statements are
Q.36 Column I Column II
True or False :
Q.29 W hen an aqueous solution of NaCl is 1
1. Faraday’s first law A.
electrolysed, sodium metal is deposited at Re sis tan ce
cathode. 2. One Faraday B. Z × 96500
3. Cell constant C. Ionic theory
4. Conductivity D. Reduction
5. Molar conductivity E. 96500 coulomb
6. Arrhenius F. /a
7. Equivalent mass G. W = I × Z × t
8. Anode H. ohm–1 cm2 mol–1
9. Cathode I. Oxidation
10. 1 coulomb J. 6.24 × 1018
electrons

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EXERCISE - IV (PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTION)

1. For the following cell with hydrogen electrodes at two different pressure p1and p2,
Pt | H2(g) | H+(aq) | H2 (g) | Pt
p1 1M p2
emf is given by : [AIEEE 2002, 3/225]
RT p RT p RT p RT p
(1) loge 1 (2) loge 1 (3) loge 2 (4) loge 2
F p2 2F p2 F p1 2F p1

2. Which of the following reactions is possible at anode : [AIEEE 2002, 3/225]

(1) 2 Cr3+ + 7H2O Cr2O72– + 14H+ (2) F2 2F–
1
(3) O + 2H+  H2O (4) displacement reaction
2 2

3. For a cell given below : [AIEEE 2002, 3/225]

Ag | Ag+ || Cu2+ | Cu
– +
Ag+ + e–  Ag Eº = x
Cu2+ + 2e–  Cu, Eº = y
The value of Eºcell is :
(1) x + 2y (2) 2x + y (3) y –x (4) y – 2x
4. Conductance (with unit Siemens S) is directly proportional to area of the electrode plates and the concentration
of the solution in the cell and is inversely proportional to the separation between the electrode plates. Then
the unit of the constant of proportionality is : [AIEEE 2002, 3/225]
(1) Sm mol–1. (2) Sm2 mol–1. (3) S–2m2 mol. (4) S2m2 mol–1.
5. For a cell reaction involving a two electron change, the standard emf of the cell is found to be 0.295 V at 25°C.
The equilibrium constant of the reaction at 25°C will be : [AIEEE 2003, 3/225]
(1) 1 × 10–10 (2) 29.5 × 10–2 (3) 10 (4) 1 × 1010
6. Standard electrode potentials of three metals A, B and C are + 0.5 V, – 3.0 V and – 1.2 V respectively. The
reducing power of these metals is in the order : [AIEEE 2003, 3/225]
(1) B > C > A (2) A > B > C (3) C > B > A (4) A > C > B
7. Consider the following E0 values :

E0 3  2 = + 0.77 V ; E0 2 = – 0.14 V
Fe / Fe Sn / Sn

Under standard conditions, the cell potential for the reaction given below is : [AIEEE 2004, 3/225]
Sn(s) + 2Fe3+(aq)  2Fe2+(aq) + Sn2+(aq)
(1) 1.68 V (2) 1.40 V (3) 0.91 V (4) 0.63 V
8. The limiting molar conductivities º for NaCl, KBr and KCl are 126, 152 and 150 S cm2 mol–1 respectively. The
value of º for NaBr is : [AIEEE 2004, 3/225]
2 –1 2 –1 2 –1
(1) 128 S cm mol (2) 176 S cm mol (3) 278 S cm mol (4) 302 S cm2 mol–1
+ 2+
9. In a cell that utilizes the reaction Zn(s) + 2H (aq)  Zn (aq) + H2(g),
addition of H2SO4 to cathode compartment will : [AIEEE 2004, 3/225]
(1) lower the E and shift equilibrium to the left. (2) lower the E and shift the equilibrium to the right.
(3) increase the E and shift the equilibrium to the right. (4) increase the E and shift the equilibrium to the left.
0
10. The E M 3
/ M2 
values for Cr, Mn, Fe and Co are – 0.41, + 1.57, + 0.77 and + 1.97 V respectively. For which one
of these metals, the change in oxidation state from +2 to +3 is easiest : [AIEEE 2004, 3/225]
(1) Cr (2) Mn (3) Fe (4) Co
11. The highest electrical conductivity among the following aqueous solutions is of : [AIEEE–2005, 3/225]
(1) 0.1 M acetic acid (2) 0.1 M chloroacetic acid
(3) 0.1 M fluoroacetic acid (4) 0.1 M difluoroacetic acid

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12. Aluminium oxide may be electrolysed at 1000ºC to furnish aluminium metal (At.Mass of Al = 27 amu ;
1 Faraday = 96,500 Coulombs). The cathode reaction is Al3+ + 3e–  Al0. To prepare 5.12 kg of aluminium
metal by this method, one would require : [AIEEE–2005, 3/225]
(1) 5.49 × 107 C of electricity (2) 1.83 × 107 C of electricity
(3) 5.49 × 104 C of electricity (4) 5.49 × 1010 C of electricity

13. The molar conductivities 0NaOAc and 0HCl at infinite dilution in water at 25°C are 91.0 and 426.2 Scm2/mol

respectively. To calculate 0HOAc , the additional value required is : [AIEEE–2006, 3/165]

0
(1) H2O (2) 0KCl (3) 0NaOH (4) 0NaCl
14. Given data is at 25°C :
Ag + – Ag + e– ; E° = 0.152 V
Ag Ag+ + e– ; E° = – 0.800 V
0.474
What is the value of log Ksp for AgI : (Take = 8.065) [AIEEE–2006, 3/165]
0.059
(1) – 8.12 (2) + 8.612 (3) – 37.83 (4) – 16.13
15. Resistance of a conductivity cell filled with a solution of an electrolyte of concentration 0.1 M is 100 . The
conductivity of this solution is 1.29 Sm–1. Resistance of the same cell when filled with 0.02 M of the same
129
solution is 520 . The molar conductivity of 0.02 M solution of the electrolyte will be : (Take = 0.248)
520
[AIEEE–2006, 3/165]
(1) 124 × 10–4 Sm2mol–1 (2) 1240 × 10–4 Sm2mol–1
(3) 1.24 Sm2mol–1 (4) 12.4 × 10–4 Sm2mol–1
16. The equivalent conductances of two strong electrolytes at infinite dilution in H2O (where ions move freely
through a solution) at 25°C are given below : [AIEEE–2007, 3/120]
0CH COONa = 91.0 Scm2/equiv and 0HCl = 426.2 Scm2/equiv
3

What additional information/quantity one needs to calculate º of an aqueous solution of acetic acid :
(1) The limiting equivalent conductance of H+ (H  ) (2) º of chloroacetic acid (ClCH2COOH)
(3) º of NaCl (4) º of CH3COOK
2+ 2+
17. The cell Zn | Zn (1M) || Cu (1M) | Cu : (E°cell = 1.10V) was allowed to completely discharge at 298 K. The

  Zn2  
   1. 1
2+
relative concentration of Zn to Cu 2+   is : (Take = 18.65) [AIEEE–2007, 3/120]
 2   0.059
 Cu  
 
(1) 1037.3 (2) 9.65 × 104
(3) antilog (24.08) (4) 37.3
0 0
18. Given : ECr3  / Cr = – 0.72, EFe2  / Fe = – 0.42 V
2.303 R (298 )
The potential for the cell Cr | Cr3+(0.1 M) || Fe2+(0.01 M) | Fe at 298 K is : (Take = 0.06)
F
[AIEEE–2008, 3/105]
(1) 0.339 V (2) – 0.339 V
(3) – 0.26 V (4) 0.26 V
0 0
19. Given : EFe3  / Fe = – 0.036 V, EFe 2 / Fe = – 0.439 V [AIEEE 2009, 8/144]
3 2
The value of standard electrode potential for the change, Fe(aq ) + e–  Fe(aq ) will be :
(1) 0.385V (2) 0.770V (3) –0.270V (4) –0.072V
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20. The Gibbs energy for the decomposition of Al2O3 at 500ºC is as follows :
2 4
Al O  Al + O2 ; rG = + 966 kJmol–1. The potential difference needed for electrolytic reduction of Al2O3
3 2 3 3
at 500ºC is at least : [AIEEE 2010, 4/144]
(1) 4.5 V (2) 3.0 V (3) 2.5 V (4) 5.0 V
21. The reduction potential of hydrogen half-cell will be negative, if : [AIEEE 2011(1), 4/120]
(1) p(H2) = 1 atm and [H+] = 2.0 M (2) p(H2) = 1 atm and [H+] = 1.0 M
(3) p(H2) = 2 atm and [H+] = 1.0 M (4) p(H2) = 2 atm and [H+] = 2.0 M
22. The standard reduction potentials for Zn2+/Zn, Ni2+/Ni and Fe2+/Fe are –0.76, – 0.23 and –0.44 V respectively.
The reaction X + Y2+  X2+ + Y will be spontaneous, when : [AIEEE 2012, 4/120]
(1) X = Ni, Y = Fe (2) X = Ni, Y = Zn (3) X= Fe, Y = Zn (4) X= Zn, Y = Ni
0 0
23. Given : ECr 3 / Cr = –0.74 V ; EMnO  / Mn2  = 1.51 V
4

E0 0
= 1.33 V ; E Cl / Cl = 1.36 V
Cr2O72 / Cr 3
Based on the data given above, strongest oxidising agent will be : [JEE(Main) 2013, 4/120]
(1) Cl (2) Cr3+ (3) Mn2+ (4) MnO4–
24. Resistance of 0.2 M solution of an electrolyte is 50 . The specific conductance of the solution is 1.4 S m–1. The
resistance of 0.5 M solution of the same electrolyte is 280 . The molar conductivity of 0.5 M solution of the
electrolyte in S m2 mol–1 is : [JEE(Main) 2014, 4/120]
(1) 5  10–4 (2) 5  10–3 (3) 5  103 (4) 5  102
25. The equivalent conductance of NaCl at concentration C and at infinite dilution are C and , respectively.
The correct relationship between C and  is given as : (where the constant B is positive)
[JEE(Main) 2014, 4/120]
(1) C =  + (B)C (2) C =  – (B)C (3) C =  – (B) C (4) C =  + (B) C
26. The metal that cannot be obtained by electrolysis of an aqueous solution of its salts is :
[JEE(Main) 2014, 4/120]
(1) Ag (2) Ca (3) Cu (4) Cr
27. Given below are the half-cell reactions : [JEE(Main) 2014, 4/120]
Mn2+ + 2e¯ Mn ; Eº = –1.18 V
2(Mn3+ + e¯  Mn2+) ; Eº = +1.51 V
The Eº for 3Mn2+  Mn + 2Mn3+ will be :
(1) –2.69 V ; the reaction will not occur (2) –2.69 V ; the reaction will occur
(3) –0.33 V ; the reaction will not occur (4) –0.33 V ; the reaction will occur
28. Two Faraday of electricity is passed through a solution of CuSO4. The mass of copper deposited at the
cathode is : (at. mass of Cu = 63.5 amu) [JEE(Main) 2015, 4/120]
(1) 0 g (2) 63.5 g (3) 2 g (4) 127 g
29. Galvanization is applying a coating of : [JEE(Main) 2016, 4/120]
(1) Cr (2) Cu (3) Zn (4) Pb
30. The emf of the cell Zn|Zn2+(0.01 M)||Fe2+(0.001 M)|Fe at 298 K is 0.2905 then the value of equilibrium constant
for the cell reaction is [JEE]
0.32 0.32 0.26 0.32
(1) e 0.0295 (2) 10 0.0295 (3) 10 0.0295 (4) 10 0.0591

31. Given
E oCl   1.36 V, E oCr 3 /Cr  -0.74 V, E oCr /O 2 /Cr 3  1.33 V, E oMnO  /Mn 2  1.51 V.
2 /Cl 2 7 4

Among the following, the strongest reducing agent is [JEE(Main) 2017, 4/120]
(1) Cr (2) Mn2+ (3) Cr3+ (4) Cl -

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ANSWER KEY
EXERCISE - I

Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. C A B A C A C B B B B B A C C D C B B C
Q.No. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans. B C B D B A C C D A D C B C A C D C B B
Q.No. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
Ans. A B D A C D B C B B C D B A B

EXERCISE - II

Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Ans. A B A D D D C A B B D A C C A C A C A A
Q.No. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
Ans. B A C D C A B B C C C B A B B B C C C A
Q.No. 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51
Ans. C D A C D B C C A D D

EXERCISE - III
Q.No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Ans. C D C B B C A C D A D A C B A D A C
Q.No. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
Ans. A A B B C A B C B A False True True True False True False
Q.No. 36
Ans. 1 - G ; 2 - E ; 3 - F ; 4 - A ; 5 - H ; 6 - C; 7 - B; 8 - I; 9 - D; 10 - J

EXERCISE - IV

1. (2) 2. (1) 3. (3) 4. (2) 5. (4)

6. (1) 7. (3) 8. (1) 9. (3) 10. (1)
11. (4) 12. (1) 13. (4) 14. (4) 15. (1)
16. (3) 17. (1) 18. (4) 19. (2) 20. (3)
21. (3) 22. (4) 23. (4) 24. (1) 25. (3)
26. (2) 27. (1) 28. (2) 29. (3) 30. (2)

31. (1)

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