Prayas JEE (2025)

ABHEDYA
Chemistry Electrochemistry
Exercise -1 1.0 M – NaH2PO4 and 1.0 M – Na2HPO4 is placed in two
compartments (one litre in each) of an electrolytic cell. The
platinum electrodes are inserted in each compartment and
SINGLE CORRECT TYPE QUESTIONS 1.25 A current is passed for 965 min. Assuming electrolysis
of only water at each compartment, what will be pH in
1. Given : A + (aq) + e − 
 A(s) E° =E°A1 ...(i)
each compartment after passage of above charge? (pKa for
A 2 + (aq) + 2e − 
 A(s) E° =E°A2 ...(ii) H2PO4– = 2.15, log 7 = 0.85)
If K1 and K2 are equilibrium constant for reaction (i) and (ii) (a) Anode: 3.00 (b) Cathode: 3.00
Κ (c) Anode: 1.30 (d) Cathode: 1.30
respectively, then log10 2 can be given by
K1 7. A lead storage cell is discharged which causes the H2SO4
2(E°A2 − E°A1 ) (E°A2 − E°A1 )
(a) (b) electrolyte to change from a concentration of 40% by weight
0.059 0.059 (density = 1.260 g/ml) to 28%, by weight. The original
° ° 2E A2 − E°A1
°
volume of solution was 1 L. Identify the correct statement(s)
(c) 0.059[E A2 − E A1 ] (d)
0.059 (a) The overall cell reaction is: Pb(s) + PbO 2 (s) +
2. Sodium amalgam is prepared by electrolysis of aqueous 2H2SO4(aq) → 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l)
NaCl using 10 g mercury as cathode. How many Faraday
of electricity is required to prepare 18.7% Na-amalgam, by (b) A total of 2.0 moles of H2SO4 is reacted
weight, with a current efficiency of 50%? (c) The total charge released from anode of the cell is
(a) 0.1 F (b) 0.2 F 1.93 × 105 coulomb.
(c) 0.05 F (d) 0.16 F (d) The mass of electrolytic solution has decreased.
3. The EMF of the cell: Ag, AgCl in 0.1 M –KCl || satd. NH4NO3
8. Pick out the correct statement among the following
|| 0.1 M - AgNO3, Ag is 0.42 V at 25oC. 0.1 M - KCl is 50%
dissociated and 0.1 M - AgNO3 is 40% dissociated. The from inspection of standard reduction potential
solubility product of AgCl is (2.303 RT/F = 0.06) (Assume standard state conditions).
(a) 1.0 × 10–10 (b) 2.0 × 10–9 Cl (aq.) + 2e – → 2Cl(aq.)
−
; E oCl / Cl− =
+1.36 Volt
–9
2 2
(c) 1.0× 10 (d) 2.0 × 10–10
Br (aq.) + 2e – → 2Br − (aq.); E °Br / Br − =
+1.09 Volt
4. During the discharge of a lead storage battery, the density 2 2

of sulphuric acid fell from 1.5 to 1.1 g/ml. Sulphuric acid I 2 (s) + 2e – → 2I − (aq.); E °I / I− =
+ 0.54 Volt
2
of density 1.5 g/ml is 40% of H2SO4, by weight, and that 2− – 2−
of density 1.1 g/ml is 10% H2SO4, by weight. The battery S2 O8 (aq.) + 2e → 2SO 4 (aq.) ; ES° O /SO = + 2.00 Volt
2− 2−
2 8 4
2−
holds 3.6 L of the acid and the volume remained practically (a) Cl2 can oxidize SO from solution
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constant during the discharge. Calculate the number of (b) Cl2 can oxidize Br– and I– from aqueous solution
ampere-hours which the battery should have been used. The
(c) S2 O82 − can oxidize Cl–, Br– and I– from aqueous solution
electrode reactions are:
(d) When S2 O82 − is added slowly, Br– can be reduced in
Pb + SO42– → PbSO4 + 2e–
presence of Cl–
PbO2 + 4H+ + SO42– + 2e– → PbSO4 + 2H2O
9. Equal quantity of electricity is passed through three
(a) 965 (b) 482.5 (c) 1930 (d) 241.25
electrolytic cells containing aqueous solutions of FeCl3,
5. The molar conductivity of 0.10 M solution of MgCl2 is 100 Fe2(SO4)3 and Fe(NO3)3. Regarding the electrolytic
mho cm2 mol–1, at 25oC. A cell with electrodes that are 1.50 process, which of the following is/ are correct, assuming at
cm2 in surface area and 0.50 cm apart is filled with 0.10 cathode, only iron is reduced?
M – MgCl2 solution. How much current will flow when the (a) The amount of iron deposited in three cases is equal
potential difference between the electrodes is 5 volts?
(b) The amount of iron deposited in Fe 2 (SO 4 ) 3 and
(a) 0.03 A (b) 3.0 A (c) 0.15 A (d) 15 A Fe(NO3)3 is equal
(c) Same gas is evolved at anode in all three electrolytic
MULTIPLE CORRECT TYPE QUESTIONS processes
6. Two litre solution of a buffer mixture containing (d) Amount of iron deposited in Fe2(SO4)3 is double than
that of iron deposited in case of Fe(NO3)3

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 10. Which among the following statements is/are correct? 15. At what (approx.) conc. of Cu2+, emf of the cell will be zero
(a) If E 0An+ / A is negative, H+ will be reduced to H2 by the (at 298 K) provided conc. of Zn2+ remain unchanged?
(a) ≈ 10–37
element ‘A’.
(b) Compounds of (Zn, Na, Mg) are reduced by hydrogen (b) ≈ 10–20
(H2) whereas those of noble metals (Cu, Ag, Au) are (c) ≈ 10–4
not reducible. (d) ≈ 10–15
(c) If E 0An+ / A is positive, An+ will be reduced to A by H2.
Comprehension (Q. 16 to 18): The molar conductivity of NaCl
(d) M | Mn+ || H+ | H2 (Pt) will be spontaneous if E 0Mn+ / M is
negative. varies with the concentration as shown in the following table and
all values follow the equation:
COMPREHENSION BASED QUESTIONS λ Cm =λ ∞m − b C where λ Cm = molar specific conductance,
Comprehension (Q. 11 to 12): E°RP and their respective half λ ∞m = molar specific conductance at infinite dilution,
reactions for some changes are given below;
C = molar concentration
(i) MnO4– (aq) + 8H+ + 5e– → Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l);
E° = + 1.52V Molar concentration Molar conductance in
(ii) MnO4– (aq) + 4H+ + 3e– → MnO2(s) + 2H2O(l); of NaCl ohm–1 cm2 mole–1
E° = + 1.69V 4 × 10–4 107
(iii) Mn7+(aq) + 2e– → Mn6+(aq); E° = + 0.56 V (acid 9 × 10–4 97
med.)
16 × 10–4 87
(iv) Mn3+ + e– → Mn2+; E° = + 1.51 V (acid med.)
(v) Mn4+ + e– → Mn3+; E° = + 0.95 V (acid med.) When a certain conductivity cell (C) was filled with 25 × 10–4 M
11. The most stable oxidation state of Mn is
NaCl solution, the resistance of the cell was found to be 1000 ohm.
(a) Mn4+ (b) Mn2+
At infinite dilution, conductance of Cl– and SO −42 are 80 ohm–1
(c) Mn7+ (d) Mn6+
12. The E° for Mn4+ + 2e– → Mn2+ is equal to cm2 mole–1 and 160 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1 respectively.
(a) 1.23 V (b) 2.46 V 16. What is the molar conductivity of NaCl at infinite dilution?
(c) 0.56 V (d) – 0.56 V
(a) 147 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1
Comprehension (Q. 13 to 15):
G (b) 107 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1

(c) 127 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1

Zn Cu electrode
electrode (d) 157 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1

17. What is the cell constant of the conductivity cell (C)?

1 L, 2 M ZnSO4 (a) 0.385 cm–1

1 L, 0.2 M CuSO4

Given: (b) 3.85 cm–1

E 0Zn+2 | Zn =
−0.76 V, K f [Cu(NH 3 ) 4 ]+2 =
4 × 1011 (c) 38.5 cm–1
0
E Cu +2
|Cu
= 0.34 V (d) 0.1925 cm–1
2.303 × R 18. If the cell (C) is filled with 5 × 10–3 N Na2SO4, the observed
13. The emf of cell at 200 K is [Given: = 2 × 10−4 and
F
resistance was 400 ohm. What is the molar conductivity of
assume that Eo values are independent of temperature.]
(a) 1.7 V (b) 1.08 V Na2SO4?
(c) 1.09 V (d) 1.10 V (a) 19.25 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1
14. When 1 mole NH3 is added to cathode compartment, then (b) 96.25 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1
emf of cell is (at 298 K)
(a) 0.81 V (b) 1.91 V (c) 385 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1
(d) 192.5 ohm–1 cm2 mole–1
(c) 1.1 V (d) 0.72 V

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MATCH THE COLUMN TYPE QUESTIONS INTERGER TYPE QUESTIONS
19. For the galvanic cell 22. The e.m.f. of the cell Ag | AgI | KI (0.05 M) || AgNO3
Ag | Ag +
(0.1M) || Cd 2+
(1.0 M)| Cd (0.05 M) | Ag is 0.788 V. Calculate the solubility product
( aq ) ( aq )
of Agl as y × 10–z. Find value of z.
0 0
(E Ag + / Ag
= 0.80 V, E Cd 2+ / Cd
= − 0.40 V) 23. Two chambers in a galvanic cell have volume equal to 1 litre.
Find the correct match: If one chamber consists of a metal rod A dipped in A2+ ion
and other consists of another metal rod B dipped in B+ ion
Column-I Column-II then from the given data answer the following questions:
A. The cell reaction p. – 1.17 V A(s) | A2+(aq), 0.5 M || B+(aq),
(0.5 M) | B: EMF = 0.991 V
B. The reaction quotient q. – 1.20 V
Calculate the value of abcd, where
C. The cell potential r. Non-spontaneous ab = E°cell in volts and cd = 100 × approximate [A2+]
The standard cell 1 ion when the current / reaction stops.
D. s.
potential 100 2.303 RT
Take : = 0.06
(a) A-(p), B-(q), C-(r), D-(s) F
(b) A-(s), B-(p), C-(q), D-(r)
NUMERICAL TYPE QUESTIONS (UPTO ONE
(c) A-(p), B-(s), C-(r), D-(q)
DECIMAL PLACE)
(d) A-(r), B-(s), C-(p), D-(q)
24. Determine the percentage of hydrolysis of aniline
20. Match the column hydrochloride in (M/32) solution of salt at 298 K from the
following cell data.
Column-I Column-II
Pt | H2 (1 atm) | H+ (1M) || (M/32) C6H5NH3Cl | H2 (1 atm)

(Electrolysis product | Pt; Ecell = –0.188 V.
using inert electrode) 25. Given, Eo = – 0.268 V for the Cl– |PbCl2| Pb couple and
A. Dilute solution of HCl p. O2 evolved at anode –0.126 V for the Pb2+ | Pb couple, determine Ksp for PbCl2
at 25°C? (Find answer in terms of 10–5).
Dilute solution of H2 evolved at
B. q.
NaCl cathode NUMERICAL TYPE QUESTIONS (UPTO TWO
C.
Concentrated solution
r.
Cl2 evolved at DECIMAL PLACE)
of NaCl anode 26. Calculate the e.m.f. (only magnitude) of the cell:
Fairly concentrated Ag deposition at Pt | H2 (1.0 atm) | CH3COOH (0.1 M) || NH3 (0.01 M) H2
D. s. (1.0 atm) | Pt
solution of AgNO3 cathode
(a) A-(p,q), B-(p,q), C-(q,r), D-(p,s) Ka (CH3COOH) = 1.8 × 10–5 and Kb (NH3) = 1.8 × 10–5.

(b) A-(p,q), B-(p,r), C-(q,s), D-(r,s) 27. A probe consisting of a silver/silver chloride electrode and a
saturated calomel half-cell is placed in a test solution. The
(c) A-(p,q,r), B-(q,r), C-(r,s), D-(q,s) cell voltage is +33m V (Ag/AgCl electrode positive). What
(d) A-(q,r,s), B-(r,s), C-(p,q), D-(q,s) is the molar concentration of chloride ion in the solution?
28. From the standard potentials shown in the following diagram,
=
21. Matrix match (E 0Ag+ / Ag 0.8,
= K sp (AgCl) 10 –10 )
calculate the potentials (a) E1o and (b) E2o.
o
E1
Column-I Column-II
Pt | H2(0.1 bar) | H+(0.1 M) Concentration
A. p.
–
BrO3 0.54 V BrO– 0.45 V 1 Br 1.07 V Br
–

|| H+(1 M) | H2(0.01 bar) | Pt cell 2

2

Ag|AgCl (KCl, 0.1M) || q. Ecell > 0 E2o

B. Ag+ (0.01 M) | Ag
NUMERICAL TYPE QUESTIONS (UPTO THREE
Cu | Cu2+(0.01 M) || Ag+ DECIMAL PLACE)
C. r. E °Cell = 0
(0.01 M) | Ag 29. Calculate the potential of an indicator electrode versus the
standard hydrogen electrode, which originally contained
Pt | Cl2 (1 bar) HCl
0.1 M MnO4– and 0.8 M H+ and which was treated with Fe2+
D. (1 M) || NaCl(0.1 M) | Cl2 s. Ecell = 0 necessary to reduce 90% of the MnO4– to Mn+2.
(0.01 bar) | Pt MnO4– + 8H+ + 5e– → Mn2+ + 4H2O, Eo = 1.51 V
(a) A-(p,q,r), B-(q), C-(p,s), D-(p,s) 30. Calculate the oxidation potential of half-cell having reaction:
(b) A-(p,q), B-(p,r), C-(q,s), D-(r,q) Ag2S + 2e– ___ 2Ag + S2– in a solution buffered at pH = 3 and
(c) A-(p,q,r), B-(p,q,r), C-(q), D-(p,r,s) which is also saturated with 0.1 M H2S. For H2S: K1 = 10–8
(d) A-(q,r,s), B-(r,s), C-(p,q), D-(q,r) and K2 = 1.1 × 10–13 , Ksp (Ag2S) = 2 × 10–49 , EoAg+ | Ag = 0.8

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 Exercise -2 (Advanced and Olympiad) (Answer upto two decimal)
(b) If the average voltage of a storage battery is 2.00 V
under zero load, what is the approximate decrease in
INTEGER TYPE QUESTIONS
free-energy change for the reaction as written?
1. A test for complete removal of Cu2+ ions from a solution (in kJ/mol)
of Cu2+ is to add NH3(aq). A blue colour signifies the
(Answer integer type)
formation of complex [Cu(NH3)4]2+ having Kf = 1.1 × 1013
and thus confirms the presence of Cu2+ in solution. 250 ml of 6. A battery is being designed for cardiac pacemaker which is
0.1 M CuSO4 is electrolysed by passing a current of 5 A for expected to last for atleast 10.00 years. A Zn electrode in
1351 s. After passage of this charge, sufficient quantity of NH3 0.1 M ZnSO4(aq) and a Cu electrode in 1.0 M CuSO4(aq)
is added to electrolysed solution maintaining [NH3] = 0.10 M. are to be used. The standard emfs are:
If [Cu(NH3)4]2+ is detectable up to its concentration as low as Zn2+/Zn = – 0.76V and Cu2+/Cu = 0.34 V
1 × 10–5 M, would a blue colour be shown by the electrolysed (a) Calculate the initial voltage of a galvanic cell based on
solution on addition of NH3. Mark ‘1’, if the answer is ‘yes’
this redox reaction at physiological temperature 310 K.
and mark ‘2’, if the answer is ‘no’.
(Answer upto two decimal)
2. The electrode reactions for charging of a lead storage battery are:
(b) What is the minimum number of these cells in series that
PbSO4 + 2e– → Pb + SO42– will be needed to make battery with more than 5.0 V?
PbSO4 + 2H2O → PbO2 + SO42– + 4H+ + 2e (Answer integer type)
The electrolyte in the battery is an aqueous solution of (c) The actual electronics for pacemaker are based on
sulphuric acid. Before charging, the specific gravity of the CMOS semiconductor that require a minimum of
liquid was found to be 1.10 (16% H2SO4 by wt.). After 3.5 V to operate properly. As the battery operates, Cu+2
965 is consumed and Zn2+ is formed. Assuming there is
charging for h, the specific gravity of the liquid was
9 sufficient Zn(s) available in the electrode to dissolve,
found to be 1.42 (40% H2SO4 by weight). If the battery at what concentration of Cu2+ will the voltage fall
contained 2 L of the liquid and the volume remains constant below that 3.5V? (Answer in terms of 10–13)
during charge, the average current (in A) used for charging
(Answer upto two decimal)
the battery is
3. Certain amount of charge was passed through NaCl solution. 7. The equilibrium voltage of the cell,
The liberated Cl2 was passed through KI solution. The iodine Zn/ZnSO4 (0.0125 M) || Ag2SO4 (0.0125 M) / Ag
so liberated required 20 mL 0.1 M Na2S2O3 for titration. was measured at several temperatures and the results of the
When the same charge is passed through a nitrate solution of measurements are given in the following table:
metal M, 0.018 g of the metal was deposited. If the specific
heat of metal is 0.216 cal g– 1. If the formula of metal nitrate t/°C 10 20 30
is M(NO3)x then what is the value of x? E/V 1.5784 1.5675 1.5566
Problems:
MISCELLANEOUS TYPE QUESTIONS
(a) Determine the value of the cell voltage at the temperature
4. Consider the cell corresponding to disproportionation of Cr2+
T = 298 K. (Answer upto three decimal)
in aqueous solution.
(b) Determine magnitude of DrG298 (in kJ/mol) of the cell
(i) Calculate the E° of the cell having 1.0 M concentration
reaction. (Answer upto two decimal)
of each ion. (Answer upto two decimal)
(c) Determine magnitude of DrH298 of the cell reaction.
(ii) Calculate DS (in kJ/K) of the reaction at 25°C when
[Cr2+] = 0.25M and [Cr3+] = 0.5 M. Given DG35°C = – (in kJ/mol)
260.50 kJ (for [Cr2+] = 0.25 M and [Cr3+] = 0.5 M) (Answer upto two decimal)
E ° = − 0.5V E ° = − 0.41V 8. The rechargeable lithium ion battery has been developed in
Cr  → Cr 3+  → Cr 2 + Japan.
(Answer upto two decimal)
The standard electromotive force of the battery is 3.70 V.
5. The electrodes in a lead storage battery are made of Pb and Assume that the half-reaction at the cathode is
PbO2. The overall reaction during discharge is Pb + PbO2 + CoO2 + Li+ + e– → LiCoO2,
2H2SO4 → 2PbSO4 + 2H2O. and the half-reaction at the anode is
(a) What is the minimum amount (mass in kg) of lead LiC6 → 6 C + Li+ + e–.
(counting the lead in both free and combined forms) in
(a) Calculate the magnitude of decrease in the standard
a battery if the battery is designed to deliver 100 A.h?
Gibbs energy (in kJ mol–1) of the reaction.
[Assume a 25%“ coefficient of use”; this is the percent
The battery cell is constructed using LiCoO 2 and
of the Pb and PbO2 in the battery case that actually is
graphite (C) as the electrode materials.
available for the electrode reactions].
(Answer integer type)

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 (b) Calculate the maximum energy (in kJ kg–1) generated NUMERICAL TYPE QUESTIONS
per mass of the lithium ion battery cell. Assume that the
correct ratio for complete reaction between the cathode
(ANSWER UPTO TWO DECIMAL PLACE)
and anode materials is used and the sum of the mass of 10. A sample of water from a large swimming pool has
electrodes is 50.0 % of the total mass of the battery cell. a resistance of 9200 W at 25°C when placed in a
(Answer integer type) conductivity cell. When filled with 0.02 M KCl solution,
9. Corrosion of metals is associated with electrochemical the cell has a resistance of 85W. The molar conductivity
reactions. This also applies for the formation of rust on iron of 0.02 M KCl solution was found to be 138.3 S cm2
surfaces, where the initial electrode reactions usually are:
mol– 1. Now 500 g NaCl is dissolved in the swimming
(1) Fe(s) → Fe2+(aq) + 2 e– pool and stirred thoroughly. A sample of this solution
(2) O2(g) + 2 H2O(l) + 4 e– → 4 OH–(aq) gave a resistance of 7600W. The molar conductivity of
An electrochemical cell in which these electrode reactions present swimming pool water was found to be 126 S cm2
take place is constructed. The temperature is 25 °C. The cell mol– 1. Determine volume (in L) of water present in the
is represented by the following cell diagram: swimming pool. (Answer in terms of 103)
Fe(s) | Fe2+(aq) || OH–(aq), O2(g) | Pt(s) (Answer upto two decimal)
Standard electrode potentials (at 25 °C): 11. The specific heat of a liquid was measured by placing 100 g
Fe2+(aq) + 2 e– → Fe(s) E = – 0.44 V of the liquid in a calorimeter. The liquid was heated by an
–
O2(g) + 2 H2O (l) + 4 e → 4 OH (aq) – E = 0.40 V electric immersion coil. The heat capacity of the calorimeter
Nernst factor: RT ln10 / F = 0.05916 volt (at 25°C) together with the coil was previously determined to be
Faraday constant: F = 96485 C mol–1 31.4 J/K. With the 100 g sample in place in the calorimeter,
(a) The overall reaction referred to above is allowed to a current of 0.500 A was passed through the immersion coil
proceed for 24 hours under standard conditions and at a for exactly 3 min. The voltage across the terminals of the coil
constant current of 0.12 A. Calculate the mass (in g) of was measured to be 1.50 V. The temperature of the sample
Fe converted to Fe2+ after 24 hours. Oxygen and water rose by 0.800°C. Find the specific heat capacity (in J/g K)
may be assumed to be present in excess.
of the liquid. (Answer upto two decimal)
(Answer integer type)
(b) Calculate E for the cell (in V) at 25°C for the following
conditions:
[Fe2+] = 0.015 M, pHright hand half-cell = 9.00, p(O2)
= 0.700 bar. (Answer upto two decimal)

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 Exercise -3 (PYQ's) 4. An aqueous solution of X is added slowly to an
1. Consider the following cell reaction, aqueous solution of Y as shown in Column I. The
2Fe(s) + O2(g) + 4H (aq) ⎯⎯
+
→ 2Fe (aq) + 2H2O (l)
2+
variation in conductivity of these reactions is given in
Eo = 1.67 V Column II. Match Column I with Column II and select
2+ –3
At [Fe ] = 10 M, P(O2) = 0.1 atm and pH = 3, the the correct answer using the codes given below the
cell potential at 25°C is (2011) Columns. (2013 Adv.)
(a) 1.47 V
Column-I Column-II
(b) 1.77 V
P. (C2H5)3 N + CH3COOH 1. Conductivity
(c) 1.87 V
X Y decreases and
(d) 1.57 V
then
increases
2. AgNO3 (aqueous) was added to an aqueous KCl Q. KI(0.1 M) + AgNO3 (0.01 M) 2. Conductivity
solution gradually and the conductivity of the solution X Y decreases and
was measured. The plot of conductance (Λ) versus the then does not
volume of AgNO3 is (2011) change much
R. CH3COOH + KOH 3. Conductivity
X Y increases and
then does not
change much
S. NaOH + HI 4. Conductivity
(a) (P) (b) (Q) X Y does not
(c) (R) (d) (S) change much
and then
3. The standard reduction potential data at 25°C is given increases
below. Codes
Eo (Fe3+/Fe2+) = +0.77 V; Eo (Fe2+/Fe) = –0.44 V P Q R S
Eo (Cu2+/Cu) = +0.34 V; Eo (Cu+/Cu) = +0.52 V (a) 3 4 2 1
Eo (O2 (g) + 4H+ + 4e–) ⎯⎯
→ 2H2O) = +1.23 V (b) 4 3 2 1
(c) 2 3 4 1
Eo (O2 (g) + 2H2O + 4e–) ⎯⎯
→ 4OH) = +0.40 V
(d) 1 4 3 2
Eo (Cr3+/Cr) = –0.74 V; Eo (Cr2+/Cr) = –0.91 V)
Match Eo of the redox pair in Column I with the values 5. In a galvanic cell, the salt-bridge
given in Column II and select the correct answer using (2014 Adv.)
the code given below the lists. (a) does not participate chemically in the cell reaction
(2013 Adv.) (b) stops the diffusion of ions from one electrode to
Column I Column II another
o 3+
P. E (Fe /Fe) 1. –0.36 V (c) is necessary for the occurrence of the cell reaction
–
Q. E (4H2O ⇌ 4H + 4OH ) 2. –0.4 V
o + (d) ensures mixing of the two electrolytic solutions
R. Eo (Cu2+ + Cu → 2Cu+) 3. –0.04 V 6. All the energy released from the reaction X → Y, ΔrGo
o 3+
S. E (Cr , Cr ) 2+
4. –0.83 V = –193 kJ mol–1 is used for oxidising M+ as M+ → M3+
Codes + 2e–, Eo = –0.25 V.
P Q R S
Under standard conditions, the number of moles of M+
(a) 4 1 2 3
(b) 2 3 4 1 oxidised when one mole of X is converted to Y is
(c) 1 2 3 4 [F = 96500 C mol–] (2015 Adv.)
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7. For the following electrochemical cell at 298 K, 2Cu (g) + H2O (g) ⎯⎯
→ Cu2O (s) + H2 (g)
Pt (s) | H2(g, 1 bar) | H+(aq, 1 M)|| M4+ (aq), M2+ (aq) | Pt(s)
pH2 is the minimum partial pressure of H2 (in bar)
 M 2+ (aq) 
Ecell = 0.092 V when  4+  = 10x needed to prevent the oxidation at 1250 K. The value
 M (aq) 
  ( )
of ln p H2 is ......
RT (Given : total pressure = 1 bar, R (universal gas
Given : EoM4+ /M2+ = 0.151V; 2.303 = 0.059 V
F constant) = 8 J K–1 mol–1, ln (10) = 2.30. Cu(s) and
The value of x is (2016 Adv.) Cu2O (s) are mutually immiscible.)
(a) –2 (b) –1 At 1250 K : 2Cu(s) + 1/2 O2(g) ⎯⎯
→ Cu2O(s);
(c) 1 (d) 2 G⊝ = –78,000 J mol–1
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8. The conductance of a 0.0015 M aqueous solution of a H2(g) + O2 (g) ⎯⎯ → H2O(g);
2
weak monobasic acid was determined by using a ΔG⊖ = –1,78,000 J mol–1; G is the Gibbs energy
conductivity cell consisting of platinised Pt electrodes. (2018 Adv.)
The distance between the electrodes is 120 cm with an 12. For the electrochemical cell,
area of cross section of 1 cm2. The conductance of this Mg(s) | Mg2+ (aq, 1M) || Cu2+ (aq, 1M) | Cu(s)
solution was found to be The standard emf of the cell is 2.70 V at 300 K. When
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5 × 10 S. The pH of the solution is 4. The value of the concentration of Mg2+ is changed to x M, the cell
limiting molar conductivity ( )o
m of this weak potential changes to 2.67 V at 300 K. The value of x is
_____.
monobasic acid in aqueous solution is 6 × 102 S cm–1
mol–1. The value of Z is F
(2017 Adv.) (Given, = 11500 K V–1, where F is the Faraday
R
9. For the following cell, constant and R is the gas constant, ln (10) = 2.30)
Zn(s) | ZnSO4 (aq) || CuSO4 (aq) | Cu(s) (2018 Adv.)
when the concentration of Zn2+ is 10 times the
concentration of Cu2+, the expression for ΔG (in J mol–1) 13. Molar conductivity (Λm) of aqueous solution of
is sodium stearate, which behaves as a strong electrolyte,
[F is Faraday constant; R is gas constant; is recorded at varying concentrations (C) of sodium
T is temperature; Eo (cell) = 1.1 V] (2017 Adv.) stearate. Which one of the following plots provides the
(a) 2.303 RT + 1.1 F (b) 1.1 F correct representation of micelle formation in the
(c) 2.303 RT –2.2 F (d) –2.2 F solution?
10. Consider an electrochemical cell: (critical micelle concentration (CMC) is marked with
A(s) | An+ (aq, 2M) || B2n+ (aq, 1M) | B(s). The value of an arrow in the figures) (2019 Adv.)
ΔH⊝ for the cell reaction is twice of ΔG⊝ at
300 K. If the emf of the cell is zero, the ΔS⊝ (in JK–1 mol–
1
) of the cell reaction per mole of B formed at 300 K is (a) (b)
.....
(Given : ln (2) = 0.7, R (universal gas constant) = 8.3 J
K–1 mol–1) H, S and G are enthalpy, entropy and Gibbs
energy, respectively.)
(2018 Adv.)
11. The surface of copper gets tarnished by the formation (c) (d)
of copper oxide. N2 gas was passed to prevent the oxide
formation during heating of copper at 1250 K.
However, the N2 gas contains
1 mole % of water vapour as impurity. The water
vapour oxidises copper as per the reaction given below

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14. Consider a 70% efficient hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell
working under standard conditions at 1 bar and
298 K. Its cell reaction is
1
H2 (g) + O2 (g) ⎯⎯ → H 2O(l )
2
The work derived from the cell on the consumption of
1.0 × 10–3 mole of H2 (g) is used to compress 1.00 mole
of a monoatomic ideal gas in a thermally insulated
container. What is the change in the temperature (in K)
of the ideal gas?
The standard reduction potentials for the two half-cells
are given below:
O2 (g) + 4H+ (aq) + 4e– ⎯⎯
→ 2H2O (l), Eo = 1.23V,

2H+ (aq) + 2e– ⎯⎯

→ H2 (g), Eo = 0.00 V
Use, F = 96500 C mol–1, R = 8.314 J mol–1 K–1⋅
(2020 Adv.)

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 Answer Key (Abhedya)

Exercise -1
1. (d) 2. (b) 3. (d) 4. (b) 5. (c) 6. (b,c) 7. (a,b,c,d) 8. (b,c) 9. (a,c) 10. (a,c,d)
11. (b) 12. (a) 13. (b) 14. (a) 15. (a) 16. (c) 17. (d) 18. (d) 19. (d) 20. (a)
21. (c) 22. [16] 23. [0175] 24. [2.1] 25. [1·6] 26. (0·46) 27. [0.11] 28. (a) [0.52] (b) [0.61]
29. [1·395] 30. [0.166]

Exercise -2 (Advanced/Olympiad)
1. [2] 2. [2] 3. [3] 4. (i) [1.37], (ii) [0.39] 5. (a) [3.09], (b) [386] 6. (a) [1.13], (b) [5], (c) [1.10]
7. (a) [1.562], (b) [301.48], (c) [364.16] 8. (a) [357], (b) [1050] 9. (a) [3], (b) [1.19]
10. [200.17] 11. [1.37]

Exercise -3 (PYQ's)
1. (d) 2. (d) 3. (d) 4. (a) 5. (a,c) 6. (4 mol) 7. (d) 8. (6 × 102 S cm–1 mol–1)
9. (c) –1
10. (–11.62 J K mol ) 11. (–14.6) 12. (10) 13. (b) 14. (13.32)