CBSE Questions for Class 12 Engineering Chemistry Electrochemistry Quiz 13 - MCQExams.com

$$E_{Fe^{+3}/ Fe^{+2}}^{0} = +0.77\ V; E_{Fe^{+3}/ Fe}^{0} = -0.036\ V$$. What is the value of $$E_{Fe/ Fe^{+2}}^{0}$$ ?
  • $$+0.44\ V$$
  • $$-0.44\ V$$
  • $$+0.48\ V$$
  • $$-0.48\ V$$
Given the standard half-cell potentials $$(E^o)$$ of the following as

$$Zn=Zn^{2+}+2e^-$$;             $$E^o=+0.76$$V
$$Fe=Fe^{2+}+2e^{-}$$;              $$E^o=+0.41$$V

Then the standard e.m.f. of the cell with the reaction $$Fe^{2+}+Zn\rightarrow Zn^{2+}+Fe$$ is?
  • $$-0.35$$V
  • $$+0.35$$V
  • $$+1.17$$V
  • $$-1.17$$V
What will be the reduction potential for the following half-cell reaction at $$298$$K?
(Given: $$[Ag^+]=0.1$$M and $$E^o_{cell}=+0.80$$V)
  • $$0.741$$V
  • $$0.80$$V
  • $$-0.80$$V
  • $$-0.741$$V
The time required for a current of $$3\ amp$$. to decompose electrolytically $$18\ g$$ of $$H_{2}O$$ is:
  • $$18\ hour$$
  • $$36\ hour$$
  • $$9\ hour$$
  • $$18\ seconds$$
The time required for a current of $$3$$ amp. to decompose electrolytically $$18$$g of $$H_2O$$ is:
  • $$18$$ hour
  • $$36$$ hour
  • $$9$$ hour
  • $$18$$ seconds
Solution A,B and C of the same strong electrolyte offered resistances of $$50\ \Omega,\  100\ \Omega,\  and\ 150\ \Omega$$ in a given conductivity cell. The resistance observed if they are mixed in a volume proportion which is reciprocal of their resistances and tested in the same conductivity cell would be:
  • $$67.3\ \Omega$$
  • $$81.8\ \Omega$$
  • $$100\ \Omega$$
  • $$300\ \Omega$$
Which of the following is the cell reaction that occurs when the following half-cells are combined?
$$I_2+2e^-\rightarrow 2I^-(1M)$$; $$E^o=+0.54$$V
$$Br_2+2e^-\rightarrow 2Br^-(1M); E^o=+1.09$$V
  • $$2Br^-+I_2\rightarrow Br_2+2I^-$$
  • $$I_2+Br_2\rightarrow 2I^-+2Br^-$$
  • $$2I^-+Br_2\rightarrow I_2+2Br^-$$
  • $$2I^-+2Br^-\rightarrow I_2Br_2$$
$$E^o$$ values for the half cell reactions are given:
$$Cu^{2+}+e^-\rightarrow Cu^+$$; $$E^o=0.15$$V
$$Cu^{2+}+2e^-\rightarrow Cu$$; $$E^o=0.34$$V

What will be the $$E^o$$ of the half-cell: $$Cu^{+}+e^-\rightarrow Cu$$?
  • $$+0.49$$V
  • $$+0.19$$V
  • $$+0.53$$V
  • $$+0.30$$V
In the electrolysis of $$AgNO_3$$ solution 0.7 g of Ag is deposited after a certain period of time. Calculate the quantity of electricity required in coulomb. Molar mass of Ag is $$107.9 g mol^{-1}$$.
  • $$426 ^oC$$
  • $$536^oC$$
  • $$626^o C$$
  • $$736^o C$$
An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when:
  • $$E_{cell} = 0$$
  • $$E_{cell} > E_{ext}$$
  • $$E_{ext} > E_{cell}$$
  • $$E_{cell} = E_{ext}$$
Half cell reactions for some electrodes are given below:
I. $$A+{ e }^{ - }\longrightarrow { A }^{ - }\  ;\quad \quad \  { E }^{ 0 }=0.96V$$
II. $${ B }^{ - }+{ e }^{ - }\longrightarrow { B }^{ 2- }\  ;\quad { E }^{ o }=-0.12V$$
III. $${ C }^{ + }+{ e }^{ - }\longrightarrow C\  ;\quad \  { E }^{ o }=+0.18V$$
IV. $${ D }^{ 2+ }+{ 2e }^{ - }\longrightarrow D\  ;\quad  { E }^{ o }=-1.12V$$

The largest potential will be generated in which cell?
  • $${ A }^{ - }|A\parallel { B }^{ - }|{ B }^{ 2 }$$
  • $$D|{ D }^{ 2+ }\parallel A|{ A }^{ - }$$
  • $${ B }^{ 2 }|{ B }^{ - }\parallel { C }^{ + }|C$$
  • $$D|{ D }^{ 2+ }\parallel { C }^{ + }|C$$
Which of the following relation is not correct?
  • Equivalent conductivity - S $$c{m}e{q^{ - 1}}$$
  • Conductance -ohm$$^{ - 1}$$
  • Specific conductance - $$S cm^{-1}$$
  • Cell constant - cm$$^{ - 1}$$
The quantity of charge required to obtain one mole of aluminium from $$Al_2O_3$$ is:
  • $$1$$ F
  • $$6$$ F
  • $$3$$ F
  • $$2$$ F
What would you observe if you set up the following electrochemical cell
$${\text{Ag|Agn}}{{\text{o}}_3}\left( {0.001M} \right)||AgN{O_3}(1M)|Ag$$

  • Electrons will flow from left to right, causing a decrease in the $$\left[ {A{g^ + }} \right]$$ concentration in the right cell.
  • Electrons will flow from right to left, causing an increases in the $$\left[ {A{g^ + }} \right]$$ concentration in the left cell and a decrease in the $$\left[ {A{g^ + }} \right]$$ concentration in the right cell.
  • Electrons will flow from left to right, causing an increase in the $$\left[ {A{g^ + }} \right]$$ concentration in the left cell, and a decrease in the $$\left[ {A{g^ + }} \right]$$ concentration in the right cell.
  • Electrons will flow from right to left, causing a decrease in the $$\left[ {A{g^ + }} \right]$$ concentration in the right cell
The specific conductance of a saturated solution of silver bromide is $$\kappa \,{\text{S}}\,{\text{c}}{{\text{m}}^{ - 1}}$$. The limiting ionic conductivity of $${\text{A}}{{\text{g}}^ + }\,{\text{and}}\,{\text{B}}{{\text{r}}^ - }$$ ions are x and y, respectively. The solubility of silver bromide in $${\text{g}}{{\text{L}}^{{\text{ - 1}}}}$$ is: [molar mass of AgBr = 188]
  • $$\dfrac{{\kappa \times 1000}}{{{\text{x}} - {\text{y}}}}$$
  • $$\dfrac{\kappa }{{{\text{x}} + {\text{y}}}} \times 188$$
  • $$\dfrac{{\kappa \times 1000 \times 188}}{{{\text{x}} + {\text{y}}}}$$
  • $$\dfrac{{{\text{x}} \times {\text{y}}}}{\kappa } \times \dfrac{{1000}}{{188}}$$
For the cell Pt | $${{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}}$$ (0.4 atm) | $${{\text{H}}^ + }$$(pH = 1) || (pH = 2) | $${{\text{H}}_{\text{2}}}$$ 90.1 atm) | Pt. The measured potential at $${\text{25}}^\circ {\text{C}}$$ is:
  • $$-0.1 V$$
  • $$-0.5 V$$
  • $$-0.041 V$$
  • $$-0.030 V$$
$$Cd$$ amalgam is prepared by electrolysis of a solution of $$CdCl_2$$ using a mercury cathode. Current of how much ampere must be passed for $$100$$ seconds in order to prepare $$20\%$$ $$Cd-Hg$$ amalgam on a cathode of $$2$$ g mercury? (At. wt. of Cd$$=112.40$$)
  • $$37.77$$ ampere
  • $$8.58$$ ampere
  • $$4.29$$ ampere
  • $$17.16$$ ampere
Given below are the half-cell reactions:
$$Mn^{2+} + 2e^- \to Mn; E^o = -1.18V$$
$$2(Mn^{3+} + e^- \to Mn^{2+}); E^o = +1.51V$$
The $$E^o$$ for $$3Mn^{2+} \to Mn +2Mn^{3+}$$ will be:
  • $$-0.33V$$; the reaction will not occur
  • $$-0.33V$$; the reaction will occur
  • $$-2.69V$$; the reaction will not occur
  • $$-2.69V$$; the reaction will occur
In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution which of the half-cell reaction will occur at the anode?
  • $$Na^+_{(aq)}+e^-\rightarrow Na_{(s)}; E^o_{cell}=-2.71$$V
  • $$2H_2O_{(l)}\rightarrow O_{2(g)}+4H^+_{(aq)}+4e^-; E^o_{cell}=1.23$$V
  • $$H^+_{aq}+e^-\rightarrow \dfrac{1}{2}H_{2(g)}; E^o_{cell}=0.00$$V
  • $$Cl^-_{(aq)}\rightarrow \dfrac{1}{2}Cl_{2(g)}+e^-; E^o_{cell}=1.36$$V
In electrolysis of NaCl when Pt electrode is taken then $${ H }_{ 2 }$$ is liberated at the cathode while with Hg cathode it forms sodium amalgam, because:
  • Hg is more inert than Pt
  • more voltage is required to reduce $${ H }^{ + }$$ at Hg than at Pt
  • Na is dissolved in Hg while it does not dissolve in Pt
  • concentration of $${ H }^{ + }$$ ions is larger when Pt electrode is taken
$$Al_2O_3$$ is reduced by electrolysis at low potentials and high currents. If $$4.0\times 10^4$$ amperes of current is passed through molten $$Al_2O_3$$ for $$6$$ hours, what mass of aluminium is produced? 
(Assume $$100\%$$ current efficiency and atomic mass of $$Al$$ $$=27$$ g $$mol^{-1}$$)
  • $$1.3\times 10^4$$ g
  • $$9.0\times 10^3$$ g
  • $$8.05\times 10^4$$ g
  • $$2.4\times 10^5$$ g
A constant electric current flows for 4 hours through two electrolytic cells connected in series. One contains $$AgNO_3$$ solution and second contains $$CuCl_2$$ solution. During this time, 4 grams of $$Ag$$ is deposited in the first cell. How many grams of Cu is deposited in the second cell?
  • 2.176 g
  • 0.176 g
  • 1.176 g
  • None of the above
If a $$100 \; mL$$ solution of $$0.1M$$. $$HBr$$ is titrated using a very concentrated solution of $$NaOH$$, then the conductivity (specific conductance) of this solution at the equivalence point will be:
(assume volume change is negligible due to the addition of $$(NaOH)$$. Report your answer after multiplying it with 10 in $$Sm^{-1}$$.
[Given: $$\lambda^{\circ}_{(Na^+)}  = 8 \times 10^{-3}  Sm^2  mol^{-1}, 
\lambda^{\circ}_{(Br^-)}  = 4 \times 10^{-3}  Sm^2  mol^{-1}$$]
  • 6
  • 12
  • 15
  • 24
The number of coulombs necessary to deposit 1 g of potassium metal (molar mass $$39 g mol^{-1}$$) from $$K^+ ions$$ is:
  • $$96500^oC$$
  • $$1.93 \times 10^5 $$$$^oC$$
  • $$1237$$$$^o C$$
  • $$2474$$$$ ^oC$$
At equimolar concentrations of $$Fe^{2+}$$ and $$Fe^{3+}$$, what must [$$Ag^{+}$$] be so that the voltage of the galvanic cell made from the ($$Ag^{+}|Ag)$$ and ($$Fe^{3+}|Fe^{2+})$$ electrodes equals zero ? 
$$Fe^{2+}+Ag^{+}\rightleftharpoons Fe^{3+}+Ag$$
$$E^{o}_{Ag^{o}|Ag}=0.7991 ; E^{o}_{Fe^{3+}|Fe^{2-}}=0.771$$
  • $$0.34$$
  • $$0.44$$
  • $$0.47$$
  • $$0.61$$
How long (approximate) should water be electrolysed by passing through $$100$$ amperes current so that the oxygen released can completely burn $$27.66\ g$$ of diborane?
[Atomic weight of $$B=10.8\ u$$]
  • $$6.4$$ hours
  • $$0.8$$ hours
  • $$3.2$$ hours
  • $$1.6$$ hours
The charge required to deposit $$40.5 \,g$$ of $$Al$$ (atomic mass $$= 27.0 \,g$$) from the fused $$Al_2(SO_4)_3$$ is:
  • $$4.34 \times 10^5 C$$
  • $$43.4 \times 10^5 C$$
  • $$1.44 \times 10^5$$
  • None of these
Based on the cell notation for spontaneous reaction, at the anode:
$$Ag(s)|AgCl(s)|{ Cl }^{ - }(aq)\parallel { Br }^{ - }(aq)|{ Br }_{ 2 }(I)|C(s)$$
  • $$AgCl$$ gets reduced
  • $$Ag$$ gets oxidized
  • $${ Br }^{ - }$$ gets oxidized
  • $${ Br }_{ 2 }$$ gets reduced
Alizarin belongs to the class of
  • Vat dyes
  • Mordant dye
  • Basic dye
  • Reactive dye
Given below are the half-cell reactions:
$${Mn}^{2+}+2{e}^{-}\rightarrow Mn;{E}^{o}=-1.18V$$
$$2({Mn}^{+3}+{e}^{-}\rightarrow {Mn}^{2+});{E}^{o}=+1.51V$$
The $${E}^{o}$$ for $$3{Mn}^{2+}\rightarrow Mn+2{Mn}^{3+}$$ will be:
  • $$+0.33V$$; the reaction will occur
  • $$-2.69V$$; the reaction will not occur
  • $$+2.69V$$; the reaction will occur
  • $$-0.33V$$; the reaction will not occur
Arrange the following metals in the order of their decreasing reactivity?
$$Fe, Cu, Mg, Ca, Zn, Ag$$
  • $$Ca> Zn> Mg> Cu> Ag. Fe$$
  • $$Ca> Zn>Cu> Mg> Ag> Fe$$
  • $$Ca> Mg> Zn> Fe> Cu> Ag$$
  • $$Ca> Mg> Cu> Zn> Fe> Ag$$
If $${E}_{Au^{+}/Au}^{0}$$ is $$1.69\ V$$ and $${E}_{Au^{3+}/Au}^{0}$$ is $$1.40\ V$$, then $${E}_{Au^{+}/Au^{3+}}^{0}$$ will be :
  • $$0.19\ V$$
  • $$2.945\ V$$
  • $$1.255\ V$$
  • $$none\ of\ these$$
$${{\text{E}}^{\text{o}}}_{{\text{C}}{{\text{u}}^{{\text{2 + }}}}{\text{|Cu = }}}\,{\text{ + 0}}{\text{.337}}\,{\text{V}}\,$$, $${{\text{E}}^{\text{o}}}_{{\text{Z}}{{\text{n}}^{{\text{2 + }}}}{\text{|Zn = }}}\,{\text{-0.762}}\, {\text{V}}\,$$. The EMF of the cell, $${\text{Zn|Z}}{{\text{n}}^{{\text{2 + }}}}\left( {{\text{0}}{\text{.1M}}} \right)||\,{\text{C}}{{\text{u}}^{{\text{2 + }}}}\left( {{\text{0}}{\text{.01M}}} \right){\text{|Cu}}$$ is :
  • $$+1.099 V$$
  • $$-1.099 V$$
  • $$+1.069 V$$
  • $$-1.069 V$$
Which one of the following metals could not be obtained on electrolysis of aqueous solution of its salts ?
  • Ag
  • Mg
  • Cu
  • Cr
$$\left. {Ag} \right|\left. {AgCl} \right|\left. {C{l^ - }({C_2})} \right\|\left. {C{l^ - }({C_1})} \right|\left. {AgCl} \right|Ag$$ for this cell $$\Delta G$$ is negative if:
  • $${C_{1 = }}{C_2}$$
  • $${C_1} > {C_2}$$
  • $${C_2} > {C_1}$$
  • Both (1 ) and (3)
In the electrolysis of aqueous $$NaCl$$, what volume of $$Cl_2(g)$$ is produced in the time that it takes to liberate $$5.0$$ liter of $$H_2(g) ?$$ Assume that both gases are measured at STP.
  • $$5.0$$
  • $$2.50$$
  • $$7.50$$
  • $$10.0$$
$$\frac{1}{2}F_{2}+e^{-}\rightarrow F^{-};\ E^{\circ}=+3.02V$$ 
The electrode potential for given reaction: $$F_{2}+2e^{-}\rightarrow 2F^{-}$$ 
  • 3.02 V
  • 6.04 V
  • 1.5 V
  • -3.02 V
$$Co|{ Co }^{ 2+ }({ C }_{ 2 })\parallel { Co }^{ 2+ }({ C }_{ 1 })|Co$$ for this cell, $$\triangle$$G is negative if :
  • $$C_2$$ > $$C_1$$
  • $$C_1$$ > $$C_2$$
  • $$C_1$$ = $$C_2$$
  • unpredictable
Find the potential of a half-cell having reaction, $$Ag_{2}S+2e\rightarrow2Ag+S^{2-}$$ in a solution buffered
$$pH=3$$ and which is also saturated with $$0.1\ M\ H_{2}S$$. For $$H_{2}S:\ K_{1}=10^{-8}$$ and $$K_{2}=2\times 10^{-13},\ K_{sp}(Ag_{2}S)=2\times 10^{-48},\ E_{Ag,ag}^{o}=0.8$$
  • $$0.432\ V$$
  • $$1.658\ V$$
  • $$-0.245\ V$$
  • $$-0.144\ V$$
Given the  $$E^0_{cell}$$  for the reaction is $$-0.34V$$.

$$Cu(s)+2H^+(aq)⇌Cu^{2+}(aq)+H_2(g)$$

Find the equilibrium constant at 25 degrees celsius for the above reaction.
  • $$3.19 \times 10^{-12}$$
  • $$6.24 \times 10^{-10}$$
  • $$2.46 \times 10^{-14}$$
  • $$1.54 \times 10^{-10}$$
For the fuel cell reaction : $$2{H_2}\left( g \right) + {O_2}\left( g \right) \to 2{H_2}O\left( l \right);\quad {\Delta _f}H_{298}^ \circ \left( {{H_2}O,l} \right) =  - 285.5\ kJ/mol$$ what is $$\Delta S_{298}^0$$ for the given fuel cell reaction?

Given: $${O_2}\left( g \right) + 4{H^ + }\left( {aq} \right) + 4{e^ - } \to 2{H_2}O\left( l \right)\,; \quad {E^ \circ } = 1.23V$$
  • $$0.322 kJ/K$$
  • $$-0.635kJ/K$$
  • $$3.51kJ/K$$
  • $$-0.322kJ/K$$
In $$Zn|Zn^{+2}|| Ag^+|Ag$$, how will cell potential be affected if KI is added to $$Ag^{+}$$ half cell?
  • $$E_{cell}$$ will increase
  • $$E_{cell}$$ will decrease
  • $$E_{cell}$$ will remain unaffected
  • $$E_{cell}$$ is first increase then decrease
A : Electrochemical cell is based on redox reaction.
R : Electrochemical cell converts electrical energy into chemical energy.
  • Both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
  • Both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
  • Assertion is true statement but Reason is false.
  • Both Assertion and Reason are false statements.
Which of the following substance has the lowest electric resistivity at room temperature?
  • Aluminium
  • Iron
  • Nichrome
  • Diamond
The no. of electrons involved in the electro deposition of 63.5 g. of Cu from aq. $$ CuSO_4 $$ is :
  • $$ 6.0 \times 10^{21} $$
  • $$ 3.011 \times 10^{23} $$
  • $$ 12.04 \times 10^{23} $$
  • $$ 6.02 \times 10^{23} $$
The charge in coulombs of 1 mole of $$ N^{3-} $$ is (The charge on an electron is: $$ 1.602 \times 10^{-19} C ) $$
  • $$ 2.894 \times 10^5 C $$
  • $$ 3.894 \times 10^5 C $$
  • $$ 2.894 \times 10^6 C $$
  • None of these
How many faradays of charge is transferred to produce 11.2 L of $$H_2$$ at STP in the reaction, in the reaction, $$ NaH +H_2O \rightarrow NaOH +H_ 2 \uparrow $$ ?
  • $$1$$
  • $$0.5$$
  • $$2$$
  • $$2.5$$
2 ml ethanoic acid was taken in test tubes - A, B and C. 2 ml, 4 ml and 8 ml of water was added to the test tubes A, B and C respectively. Which test tube will show clear solution?
  • only A
  • only B
  • only A and B
  • all
Deduce from the following $${E^ \circ }$$ value of half cells, What combination of half cells would result in cell with the largest potential? 
i) $${A^{3 - }} \to {A^2} + {e^ - };{\rm{ }}{{\rm{E}}^ \circ } = 1.5V$$
ii) $${B^{2 + }} + {e^ - } \to {B^ + };{\rm{ }}{{\rm{E}}^ \circ } =  - 2.1V$$
iii) $${C^{2 + }} + {e^ - } \to  + {C^ + };{\rm{ }}{{\rm{E}}^ \circ } =  + 0.5V$$
iv) $$D \to {D^{2 + }} + 2{e^ - };{\rm{ }}{{\rm{E}}^ \circ } =  - 1.5V$$
  • (i) and (iii)
  • (i) and (iv)
  • (ii) and (iv)
  • (iii) and (iv)
The emf of Deniell cell is 1.1 volt.If the value of Faraday is 96500 coulombs per mole, the change in free energy in kJ is :
  • $$212.30$$
  • $$-212.30$$
  • $$106.15$$
  • $$-106.15$$
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