Redox Reactions

Question1
The oxidation states not shown by Mn in given reaction is :

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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Options:

A.
D and E only

B.
B and D only

C.

A and B only

D.

B and E only

Answer: D

Solution:
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Question2
Which reaction is NOT a redox reaction?

[NEET 2024]

Options:

A.

Zn + CuSO4 ⟶ ZnSO4 + Cu

B.
2KClO3 + I2 ⟶ 2KlO3 + Cl2

C.
H2 + Cl2 ⟶ 2HCl

D.

BaCl2 + Na2SO4 ⟶ BaSO4 + 2NaCl

Answer: D

Solution:
This is not a redox reaction as there is no change in oxidation state.

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Question3

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Options:

A.

3,8,1

B.

1,8,3

C.

8,1,3

D.

1,3,8

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
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Question4
The correct option for a redox couple is :

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Options:

A.

Both are oxidised forms involving same element.

B.

Both are reduced forms involving same element.

C.

Both the reduced and oxidized forms involve same element.

D.
Cathode and anode together.

Answer: C

Solution:

Redox couple is both the reduced and oxidised form involve same element.

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Question5
Which of the following reactions is a decomposition redox reaction?
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Options:
 − −
A. P4(s) + 3OH (aq) + 3H2O(l) →PH3(g) + 3H2PO2 (aq)

B. 2 Pb(NO3)2(s) →2 PbO(s) + 4NO2(g) + O2(g)

C. N2(g) + O2(g) → 2 NO(g)

D. Cl2(g) + 2OH−(aq) →ClO−(aq) + Cl−(aq) + 4H2O(I)

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:

Lead nitrate decomposed to give PbO, NO2 and O2. In this Nitrogen atom oxidation state changes from +5 to +4 and
oxygen changes from −2 to zero.

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Question6
What is the change in oxidation number of carbon in the following
reaction?
CH 4(g) + 4Cl 2(g) ⟶ CCl 4(l ) + 4H Cl (g)
[2020]

Options:

A. 0 to + 4

B. – 4 to + 4

C. 0 to – 4

D. + 4 to + 4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
−4 +4
(b) CH 4(g) + 4Cl 2(g) → CCl 4(l ) + 4H Cl (g)

Change in oxidation state of carbon is − 4 to + 4 .

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Question7
The correct structure of tribromooctaoxide is
(NEET 2019)
Options:
A.

B.

C.

D.

Answer: B

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Question8
Which of the following reactions are disproportionation reactions?
(i) 2Cu+ ⟶ Cu2+ + Cu0
(ii) 3M nO42− + 4H + ⟶ 2M nO4− + M nO2 + 2H 2O
∆
(iii) 2K M nO4⟶K 2M nO4 + M nO2 + O2
(iv) 2M nO4− + 3M n2+ + 2H 2O ⟶5M nO2 + 4H +
Select the correct option from the following.
(NEET 2019)

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Options:

A. (i) and (iv) only

B. (i) and (ii) only

C. (i), (ii) and (iii)

D. (i), (iii) and (iv)

Answer: B

Solution:

Disproportionation reactions are those in which the same element\/ compound gets oxidized and reduced simultaneously.
2Cu+ → Cu2+ + Cu0
7 +4
3M nO42− + 4H + ⟶ 2M nO4− + M nO2 + 2H 2O

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Question9
The oxidation state of Cr in CrO5 is
(Odisha NEET 2019,2014)
Options:

A. -6

B. +12

C. +6

D. +4

Answer: C

Solution:

CrO5 has butterfly structure having two peroxo bonds.

Peroxo oxygen has -1 oxidation state. Let oxidation state ofCr be 'x'
CrO5 : x + 4(−1) + 1(−2) = 0 ⇒ x = +6

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Question10
Consider the change in oxidation state of bromine corresponding to
different emf values as shown in the given diagram :

Then the species undergoing disproportionation is

(NEET 2018)

Options:
−
A. BrO3

B. BrO4−

C. Br2

D. H BrO

Answer: D

Solution:

For a reaction to be spontaneous,

∘
E cell should be positive.
∘
H BrO ⟶ Br2 E = 1.595V , SRP ( cathode )
− ∘
H BrO ⟶ BrO3 E = −1.5V , SOP (anode)
−
2H BrO ⟶ Br2 + BrO3
o
E cell = SRP (cathode) - SRP (anode)
= 1.595 − 1.5 = 0.095V
∘ ∘
E cell > 0⇒ ∆ G < 0 (spontaneous)

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Question11
The correct order of N -compounds in its decreasing order of oxidation
states is
(NEET 2018)

Options:

A. H N O3, N O, N 2, N H 4Cl

B. H N O3, N O, N H 4Cl , N 2

C. H N O3, N H 4Cl , N O, N 2

D. N H 4Cl , N 2, N O, H N O3

Answer: A

Solution:
+5 +2 0 −3
HNO3, NO, N2, NH4 Cl
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Question12
For the redox reaction,
− 2− + 2+
M nO4 + C2O4 + H → M n + CO2 + H 2O
The correct coefficients of the reactants for the balanced equation are

(NEET 2018)
Options:

A. a

B. c

C. d

D. b

Answer: D

Solution:

The correct balanced equation is

− 2− + 2+
2M nO4 + 5C2O4 + 16H → 2M n + 10CO2 + 8H 2O

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Question13
Hot concentrated sulphuric acid is a moderately strong oxidizing agent.
Which of the following reactions does not show oxidizing behaviour?
(NEET- II 2016)

Options:
A.
Cu + 2H 2SO4 → CuSO4 + SO2 + 2H 2O

B.
S + 2H 2SO4 → 3SO2 + 2H 2O

C.

C + 2H 2SO4 → CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H 2O

D.
CaF 2 + H 2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2H F

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
CaF 2 + H 2SO4 → CaSO4 + 2H F
Here, the oxidation state of every atom remains the same so, it is not a redox reaction.

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Question14
(I) H 2O2 + O3 → H 2O + 2O2
(II) H 2O2 + Ag2O → 2Ag + H 2O + O2
Role of hydrogen peroxide in the above reactions is respectively
(2014)
Options:

A. oxidizing in (I) and reducing in (II)

B. reducing in (I) and oxidizing in (II)

C. reducing in (I) and (II)

D. oxidizing in (I) and (II)

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
H 2O2 acts as reducing agent in all those reaction in which O2 is evolved

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Question15
The pair of compounds that can exist together is
(2014)

Options:

A. F eCl 3, SnCl 2

B. H gCl 2, SnCl 2

C. F eCl 2, SnCl 2

D. F eCl 3, K I

Answer: C

Solution:

Solution:
Both F eCl 2 and SnCl 2 are are reducing agents with low oxidation numbers.

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Question16
A mixture of potassium chlorate, oxalic acid and sulphuric acid is
heated. During the reaction which element undergoes maximum change
in the oxidation number?
(2012)

Options:

A. S

B. H

C. Cl
D. C

Answer: C

Solution:

+1 +5 −2 +6 +6 −1
K Cl O 3 + (COOH )2 + H 2 S O4 → K 2 S O4 + K C l + CO2 + H 2O
Maximum change in oxidation number of chlorine, i.e., from +5 to -1.

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Question17
In which of the following compounds, nitrogen exhibits highest
oxidation state?
(2012)

Options:

A. N 2H 4

B. N H 3

C. N 3H

D. N H 2OH

Answer: C

Solution:

N 2H 4 ⇒ 2x + 4(+1) = 0 ⇒ 2x + 4 = 0 ⇒ x = −2
N H 3 ⇒ x + 3(+1) = 0 ⇒ x = −3
1
N 3H ⇒ 3x + 1(+1) = 0 ⇒ 3x + 1 = 0 ⇒ x = −
3
N H 2OH ⇒ x + 2 + 1(−2) + 1 = 0 ⇒ x + 1 = 0 ⇒ x = −1

1
Thus,highest oxidation state is −
3

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Question18
When Cl 2 gas reacts with hot and concentrated sodium hydroxide
solution, the oxidation number of chlorine changes from
(2012)

Options:
A. zero to +1 and zero to -5

B. zero to -1 and zero to +5

C. zero to -1 and zero to +3

D. zero to +1 and zero to -3

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
0 −1 +5
3Cl 2 + 6N aOH → 5N a C l + N a C l O3 + 3H 2O
(hot and conc.)
This is an example of disproportionation reaction and oxidation state of chlorine changes from 0 to -1 and +5.

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Question19
3− 2−
Oxidation numbers of P in PO4 , of S in SO4 and that of Cr in
2−
Cr2O7 are respectively
(2009)

Options:

A. +3,+6 and +5

B. +5,+3 and +6

C. +3,+6 and +6

D. +5,+6 and +6

Answer: D

Solution:

Let oxidation number of P in PO43− be x

∴x + 4(−2) = −3 ⇒x = +5
Let oxidation number of S in SO42− be y
∴y + 4(−2) = −2 ⇒y = +6
Let oxidation numbers of Cr in Cr2O72− be z.
∴2z + 7(−2) = −2 ⇒z = +6
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Question20
Number of moles of M nO4− required to oxidize one mole of ferrous
oxalate completely in acidic medium will be
(2008)
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Options:

A. 7.5 moles

B. 0.2 moles

C. 0.6 moles

D. 0.4 moles

Answer: D

Solution:

− + 2+
[5e + M nO4 + 8H + 4H 2O →Mn
..... . (i)] × 2
2−
[C2O4 → 2e + 2CO2 (ii)] × 5
− + 2− 2+
2M nO4 + 16H + 5C2O4 → 2M n + 10CO2
−
2 moles of M nO4 required to oxidise 5 moles of oxalate
−
∴ [Link] moles of M nO4 required to oxidise 1 mole of oxalate = 2/5 = 0.4

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Question21
Which is the best description of the behaviour of bromine in the
reaction given below? H 2O + Br2 → H OBr + H Br
(2004)

Options:

A. Proton acceptor only

B. Both oxidised and reduced

C. Oxidised only

D. Reduced only

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
0 +1 −1
H 2O + Br2 → H OBr + H Br
In the above reaction the oxidation number of Br2 increases from zero ( in Br2 ) to +1 (in HOBr) and decreases from zero
(in Br2 ) to -1 (in H Br ).
Thus, Br2 is oxidised as well as reduced and hence it is a redox reaction.

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Question22
The oxidation states of sulphur in the anions SO32−, S2O42− and S2O62−
follow the order
(2003)

Options:
2− 2− 2−
A. S2O4 < SO3 < S2O6

B. SO32− < S2O42− < S2O62−

2− 2− 2−
C. S2O4 < S2O6 < SO3

2− 2− 2−
D. S2O6 < S2O4 < SO3

Answer: A

Solution:
2−
SO3 : x + (−2)3 = −2
or x − 6 = −2 or x = +4
2−
S2O4 : 2x + (−2)4 = −2
or 2x − 8 = −2 or 2x = +6 ∴ x = +3
2−
S2O6 : 2x + (−2)6 = −2
or, 2x − 12 = −2 or 2x = +10 ∴ x = +5
Oxidation states follow the order :
2− 2− 2−
S2O4 < SO3 < S2O6

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Question23
Oxidation state of Fe in F e3O4 is
(1999)

Options:

5
A. 4

4
B.
5

3
C.
2

8
D. 3

Answer: D

Solution:
 8
F e3O4 → 3x + 4(−2) = 0 ⇒ x = +
3
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Question24
Which of the following is redox reaction?
(1997)

Options:

A. Evaporation of H 2O

B. Both oxidation and reduction

C. H 2SO4 with N aOH

D. In atmosphere O3 from O2 by lighting

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
Redox reactions are those chemical reactions which involve transfer of electrons from one chemical species to another.

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Question25
The oxide, which cannot act as a reducing agent is
(1995)

Options:

A. CO2

B. Cl O2

C. N O2

D. SO2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
since carbon is in maximum state of +4, therefore carbon dioxide (CO2) cannot act as a reducing agent.
Question26
Which substance is serving as a reducing agent in the following
reaction?
+ 2− 3+ 2+
14H + Cr2O7 + 3N i → 7H 2O + 2Cr + 3N i
(1994)

Options:
+
A. H
2−
B. Cr2O7

C. H 2O

D. Ni

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
since the oxidation number of Ni increases from 0 to 2, therefore it acts as a reducing agent.

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Question27
The oxidation state of I in H 4I O6− is
(1994)

Options:

A. +1

B. -1

C. +7

D. +5

Answer: C

Solution:
−
Let x = Oxidation state of I. Since oxidation state of H = +1 and oxidation state of O = −2, therefore for H 4I O6 , we
get
(4 × 1) + x + (6× − 2) = −1
or x = +7
 Electrochemistry

Question1
From the following select the one which is not an example of corrosion.

[NEET 2024 Re]

Options:

A.

Rusting of iron object

B.

Production of hydrogen by electrolysis of water

C.

Tarnishing of silver

D.

Development of green coating on copper and bronze ornaments

Answer: B

Solution:

Corrosion slowly coats the surfaces of metallic objects with oxides or other salts of the metal. The rusting of iron,
tarnishing of silver, development of green coating on copper and bronze are some of the examples of corrosion.

• Production of H2 by electrolysis of water is an example of electrolytic cell.

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Question2
The standard cell potential of the following cell Zn|Zn2+(aq)|Fe2+(aq) ∣
Fe is 0.32 V . Calculate the standard Gibbs energy change for the
reaction :

[NEET 2024 Re]

Options:

A.
−61.75 kJ mol−1

B.

+5.006 kJ mol−1

C.

−5.006 kJ mol−1

D.

+61.75 kJ mol−1

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question3
Match List I with List II.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

[NEET 2024]

Options:

A.
A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III

B.
A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
C.

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

D.

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question4
Mass in grams of copper deposited by passing 9.6487 A current through
a voltmeter containing copper sulphate solution for 100 seconds is

(Given : Molar mass of Cu : 63gmol−1, 1F = 96487C)

[NEET 2024]
Options:

A.

3.15g

B.

0.315g

C.

31.5g

D.

0.0315g

Answer: B

Solution:
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Question5
The conductivity of centimolar solution
of KCl at 25∘C is 0.0210ohm−1cm−1 and the resistance of the cell
containing the solution at 25∘C is 60ohm. The value of cell constant is

[NEET 2023]

Options:

A.

3.28cm−1

B.

1.26cm−1

C.

3.34cm−1

D.

1.34cm−1

Answer: B

Solution:

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Question6
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the
other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A : In equation ∆rG = −nFEcell value of ∆rG depends on n.
Reasons R : Ecell is an intensive property and ∆rG is an extensive
property.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the
options given below

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Options:

A.

Both A and R are true and R is NOT the correct explanation of A

B.

A is true but R is false

C.

A is false but R is true

D.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question7

[NEET 2023]
Options:

A.

Al is more electropositive than Tl

B.
Tl3+ is a good reducing agent than Tl1+

C.

Al+ is unstable in solution

D.

Tl can be easily oxidised to Tl+ than Tl3+

Answer: B

Solution:
Tl+3 act as an oxidising agent not reducing agent.

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Question8
Molar conductance of an electrolyte increase with dilution according to
the equation:

Which of the following statements are true?

(A) This equation applies to both strong and weak electrolytes.
(B) Value of the constant A depends upon the nature of the solvent.
(C) Value of constant A is same for both BaCl2 and MgSO4
(D) Value of constant A is same for both BaCl2 and Mg(OH)2
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

[NEET 2023 mpr]

Options:

A.

(A) and (B) only

B.

(A), (B) and (C) only

C.

(B) and (C) only

D.

(B) and (D) only

Answer: D

Solution:
B and D statement are correct.

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Question9
The correct value of cell potential in volt for the reaction that occurs
when the following two half cells are connected, is

[NEET 2023 mpr]

Options:

A.
+1.77V

B.

+2.65V

C.

+0.01V

D.

+0.89V

Answer: A

Solution:

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Question10
At 298K , the standard electrode potentials of
2+ 2+ 2+ +
Cu ∕ Cu, Z n ∕ Z n, F e ∕ F e and Ag ∕ Ag are 0.34V , −0.76V , −0.44V
and 0.80V , respectively.
On the basis of standard electrode potential, predict which of the
following reaction cannot occur?
[NEET-2022]
Options:

A. CuSO4(aq) + Z n(s) → Z nSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

B. CuSO4(aq) + F e(s) → F eSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

C. F eSO4(aq) + Z n(s) → Z nSO4(aq) + F e(s)

D. 2CuSO4(aq) + 2Ag(s) → 2Cu(s) + Ag2SO4(aq)

Answer: D

Solution:

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Question11
Find the emf of the cell in which the following reaction takes place at
298K
+ 2+
N i(s) + 2Ag (0.001M ) → N i (0.001M ) + 2Ag(s)
( Given that E cell ∘ = 10.5V , 2.303RT
F
= 0.059 at 298K )
[NEET-2022]
Options:

A. 1.0385V
B. 1.385V

C. 0.9615V

D. 1.05V

E. None of above

Answer: E

Solution:

Solution

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Question12
Two half cell reactions are given below.
o
3+ − 2+ 3+
Co + e → Co , ECo2+ ∕ Co = −1.81V
o
2Al3+ + 6e− → 2 Al(s), E 3+ = +1.66V
Al ∕ Al
The standard EMF of a cell with feasible redox reaction will be :
[NEET Re-2022]
Options:

A. −3.47V

B. +7.09V

C. +0.15V

D. +3.47V

Answer: D

Solution:
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Question13
Standard electrode potential for the cell with cell reaction
Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s)
is 1.1V. Calculate the standard Gibbs energy change for the cell
reaction.
−1
(Given F = 96487Cmol )
[NEET Re-2022]
Options:
−1
A. −200.27Jmol
−1
B. −200.27 kJ mol
−1
C. −212.27 kJ mol
−1
D. −212.27Jmol

Answer: C

Solution:

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Question14
The molar conductance of N aCl , H Cl and CH 3COON a at infinite
dilution are 126.45, 426.16 and 91.0Scm2mol −1 respectively. The molar
conductance of CH 3COOH at infinite dilution is. Choose the right
option for your answer.
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Options:
2 −1
A. 201.28 S cm mol

B. 390.71 S cm2 mol −1

2 −1
C. 698.28 S cm mol
2 −1
D. 540.48 S cm mol

Answer: B

Solution:

According to Kohlrausch law of independent migration of ions.

Λ°m(CH 3COOH ) = Λ°m(CH 3COON a) + Λ°m(H Cl ) − Λ°m(N aCl )
= 91.0 S cm2 mol −1 + 426.16 S cm2 mol −1 −126.45 S cm2 mol −1
= 390.71 S cm2 mol −1

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Question15
2 −1
The molar conductivity of 0.007 M acetic acid is 20 S cm mol . What
is the dissociation constant of acetic acid? Choose the correct option.

[ ]
2 −1
Λ ° = 350S cm mol
+
H
2 −1
Λ − = 50 S cm mol
CH 3 COO

[NEET 2021]

Options:
−4 −1
A. 1.75 × 10 mol L

B. 2.50 × 10−4 mol L−1

−4 −1
C. 1.75 × 10 mol L
−4 −1
D. 2.50 × 10 mol L

Answer: C

Solution:
Λm = 20 S cm2 mol −1.
Λ°m CH COOH = Λ°m CH COO
− + Λ°m H +
3 3

= 50 + 350 = 400 S cm mol −1 2

 Λm 20 1
α= = =
\Λ°m 400 20
Cα2
( 201 )
2
Ka= ≃ Cα2 = 7 × 10−3 ×
1−α
1
= 7 × 10−3 × × 10−2
4
= 1.75 × 10−5 mol L−1
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Question16
On electrolysis of dil. sulphuric acid using Platinum (Pt) electrode, the
product obtained at anode will be
(2020)

Options:

A. Oxygen gas

B. H 2S gas

C. SO2 gas

D. Hydrogen gas

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
During the electrolysis of dil. sulphuric acid using Pt electrodes following reaction occurs
At cathode :4H +(aq) + 4e− ⟶ 2H 2(g)
At anode :2H 2O(l ) ⟶ O2(g) + 4H +(aq) + 4e−

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Question17
The number of Faradays(F) required to produce 20g of calcium from
−1
molten CaCl 2 (Atomic mass of Ca = 40gmol ) is:
(2020)

Options:

A. 2

B. 3

C. 4

D. 1
Answer: D

Solution:

1 equivalent of any substance is deposited by 1F of charge. 20g calcium contains,

Given mass
Number of equivalents =
Equivalent mass
(Equivalent mass of Ca =
Atomic mass
Valency
=
40
2
= 20 )
20
= =1
20
So, 1 Faraday of charge is required to deposit 1 equivalent of Ca.
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Question18
For the cell reaction:
3+ − 2+ ⊖
2Fe (aq) + 2I (aq) → 2Fe (aq) + I2(aq)E cell = 0.24V at 298K.

The standard Gibbs energy ( ΔrG⊖ ) of the cell reaction is

−1
[Given that Faraday constant, F = 96500C mol ]
(NEET 2019)

Options:
−1
A. 23.16 kJ mol

B. −46.32 kJ mol−1
−1
C. −23.16 kJ mol
−1
D. 46.32 kJ mol

Answer: B

Solution:
⊖ ⊖
∆G = −nFE cell
−1
= 2 × 96500 × 0.24J mol
−1
= −46320J mol
−1
= −46.32kJ mol

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Question19
For a cell involving one electron, E°cell = 0.59V at 298K, the equilibrium
constant for the cell reaction is
[Given that 2.303
F
RT
= 0.059V at T = 298K ]
(NEET 2019)
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Options:
30
A. 1.0 × 10
2
B. 1.0 × 10

C. 1.0 × 105
10
D. 1.0 × 10

Answer: D

Solution:

0.059
According to Nernst equation, Ecell = E°cell − log Qc
n
At equilibrium Ecell = 0,
∴Qc = Kc
0.059
E°cell = log K c
n
0.059
⇒0.59 = log Kc
1
10
Kc = antilog 10 ⇒ Kc = 1 × 10

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Question20
Following limiting molar conductivities are given as :
2 −1
λ°m(H2SO4) = x S cm mol
2 −1
λ°m(K2SO4) = y S cm mol
2 −1
λ°m(CH3 COOK) = z S cm mol
2 −1
λ°m(in S cm mol )
for CH3 COOH will be
(Odisha NEET 2019)

Options:

A. x − y + 2z

B. x + y − z

C. x − y + z
(x − y)
D. +z
2

Answer: D

Solution:
According to Kohlrausch's law,
Λ°m for CH3 COOH = λ° − + λ° +
CH3COO H
2 −1
λ° for H2SO4 = 2λ° + + λ° 2− = x S cm mol ...(i)
H SO4
2 −1
λ° for K2SO4 = 2λ° + + λ° 2− = y S cm mol ...(ii)
K SO4
2 −1
λ° for CH3 COOH = λ° − + λ° + = z S cm mol ...(iii)
CH3COO K
On adding equation (i) and 2× (iii) and subtracting (ii), we get
2λ° + + λ° 2− + 2λ° − + 2λ° + −2λ° + − 2λ° 2− = x + 2z − y
H SO4 CH3COO K K SO4
(x − y)
⇒λ° + + λ° − = +z
H CH3COO 2
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Question21
The standard electrode potential (E ∘) values of Al3+ ∕ Al, Ag+ ∕ Ag, K+ ∕ K
3+
and Cr ∕ Cr are −1.66V , 0.80V , −2.93V and −0.74V respectively. The
correct decreasing order of reducing power of the metal is
(Odisha NEET 2019)

Options:

A. Ag > Cr > Al > K

B. K > Al > Cr > Ag

C. K > Al > Ag > Cr

D. Al > K > Ag > Cr

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
1
Reducing power of metal ∝
SRP
K > Al > Cr > Ag

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Question22
In the electrochemical cell :
Zn | ZnSO4(0.01M)||CuSO4(1.0M) | Cu the emf of this Daniell cell is E1.
When the concentration of ZnSO4 is changed to 1.0M and that of CuSO4
changed to 0.01M, the emf changes to E2. From the followings, which

one is the relationship between E1 and E2? (Given, RT

F
= 0.059 )
(NEET 2017, 2003)
Options:
A. E1 < E2

B. E 1 > E 2

C. E 2 = 0 ≠ E 1

D. E 1 = E 2

Answer: B

Solution:

0.059 [Zn2+]
Ecell = E°cell − log
n [Cu2+]
0.059 0.01
E1 = E° − log
2 1
0.059
E1 = E° − (−2) = E° + 0.059
2
0.059 1
E2 = E° − log = E° − 0.059
2 0.01
Hence, E1 > E2

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Question23
3
The molar conductivity of a 0.5 mol ∕ dm solution of AgNO3 with
−3 −1
electrolytic conductivity of 5.76 × 10 Scm at 298K
(NEET-II 2016)

Options:
2
A. 2.88Scm ∕ mol
2
B. 11.52Scm ∕ mol
2
C. 0.086Scm ∕ mol
2
D. 28.8Scm ∕ mol

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
κ × 1000 5.76 × 10−3Scm−1 × 1000 2
Λm = = −3
= 11.52Scm ∕ mol
Molarity(M) 0.5 mol cm

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Question24
During the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride, the time required to
produce 0.10 mol of chlorine gas using a current of 3 amperes is
(NEET-II 2016)

Options:

A. 55 minutes

B. 110 minutes

C. 220 minutes

D. 330 minutes.

Answer: B

Solution:
During the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride,
+ −
At cathode :2Na + 2e → 2 Na
At anode :2Cl− → Cl2 + 2e−
────────────────────────
Net reaction: 2Na+ + 2Cl− → 2 Na + Cl2
────────────────────────
According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis,w = Z × I × t
E
⇒w = ×I ×t
96500
Eq. wt. of Cl2 gas × I × t
No. of moles of Cl2 gas × Mol. wt. of Cl2 gas =
96500
35.5 × 3 × t
⇒0.10 × 71 =
96500
0.10 × 71 × 96500
t= = 6433.33 sec ≈ 110 min
35.5 × 3

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Question25
If the E°cell for a given reaction has a negative value, which of the
following gives the correct relationships for the values of ΔG° and Keq?
(NEET-II 2016, 2011)

Options:

A. ΔG° > 0; Keq < 1

B. ΔG° > 0; Keq > 1

C. ΔG° < 0; Keq > 1

D. ΔG° < 0; Keq < 1

Answer: A

Solution:
ΔG° = −nFE°cell
If E°cell = −ve then ΔG° = + ve i . e.; ΔG° > 0.
ΔG° = −nRT log Keq
For ΔG° = +ve, Keq = −ve i . e., Keq < 1
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Question26
The number of electrons delivered at the cathode during electrolysis by
a current of 1 ampere in 60 seconds is (charge on electron
−19
= 1.60 × 10 C)
(NEET-II 2016)

Options:

A. 6 × 1023
20
B. 6 × 10
20
C. 3.75 × 10

D. 7.48 × 1023

Answer: C

Solution:

Q = I × t = 1 × 60 = 60C
Now, 1.60 × 10−19C ≡ 1 electron
∴60C ≡ 60 = 37.5 × 1019 = 3.75 × 1020 electrons
−19
1.6 × 10

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Question27
Zinc can be coated on iron to produce galvanized iron but the reverse is
not possible. It is because
(NEET-II 2016)

Options:

A. zinc is lighter than iron

B. zinc has lower melting point than iron

C. zinc has lower negative electrode potential than iron

D. zinc has higher negative electrode potential than iron.

Answer: D
Solution:

Reduction potential values of E 2+ = −0.76V and E° 2+ = −0.44V

Zn ∕ Zn Fe ∕ Fe
Thus, due to higher negative electrode potential value of zinc than iron, iron cannot be coated on zinc.

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Question28
The pressure of H2 required to make the potential of H2 electrode zero
in pure water at 298K is
(NEET-I 2016)

Options:
−10
A. 10 atm
−4
B. 10 atm

C. 10−14 atm
−12
D. 10 atm.

Answer: C

Solution:
pH = 7 for water.
+ + −7
−log[H ] = 7 ⇒ [H ] = 10
+ −
2H (aq) + 2e → H2(g)
0.0591 pH
Ecell = E°cell − log 2

2 [H ]
+ 2

0.0591 p H2
0=0− log
2 −7 2
(10 )
pH pH
log 2
−7 2
=0⇒ 2
−7 2
=1
(10 ) (10 )
−14
pH = 10 atm
2

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Question29
A device that converts energy of combustion of fuels like hydrogen and
methane, directly into electrical energy is known as
(2015 Cancelled)

Options:

A. dynamo
B. Ni-Cd cell

C. fuel cell

D. electrolytic cell

Answer: C

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Question30
2−
When 0.1 mol M nO4 is oxidised the quantity of electricity required
2 −
tom completely oxidise M nO4 to M nO4 is
(2014)

Options:

A. 96500 C

B. 2×96500 C

C. 9650 C

D. 96.50 C

Answer: C

Solution:

The oxidation reaction is

+6 +7
2− − −
M nO4 → M nO4 + e
0.1 mol 0.1 mol
Q = 0.1 × F = 0.1 × 96500C = 9650C

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Question31
The weight of silver (at. wt. = 108) displaced by a quantity of electricity
which displaces 5600 mL of O2 at STP will be
(2014)

Options:

A. 5.4 g
B. 10.8 g

C. 54.0 g

D. 108.0 g

Answer: D

Solution:

According to Faraday’s second law,

5600
W Ag WO W × 32
22400
= 2
or Ag =
E Ag EO 108 8
2

W Ag 8
or = ⇒ W Ag = 108g
108 8
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Question32
At 25°C molar conductance of 0.1 molar aqueous solution of ammonium
−1 2 −1
hydroxide is 9.54ohm cm mol and at infinite dilution its molar
−1 2 −1
conductance is 238ohm cm mol .The degree of ionisation of
ammonium hydroxide at the same concentration and temperature is
(2013 NEET)

Options:

A. 4.008 %

B. 40.800 %

C. 2.080 %

D. 20.800 %

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Degree of dissociations
Molar conductivity at conc . c(Λmc)
(α) =
Molar conductivity at infinite dilution(Λm∞)
9.54Ω−1cm2mol −1
α= = 0.04008 = 4.008%
238Ω−1cm2mol −1

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Question33
A button cell used in watches function as following.
 2+ −
Z n(s) + Ag2O(s) + H 2O(l ) ⇌ 2Ag(s) + Z n(aq) + 2OH (aq)
If half cell potentials are
Z n(aq)2+ + 2e− → Z n(s); E ° = −0.76V
Ag2O(s) + H 2O(l ) + 2e− → 2Ag(s) + 2OH (aq)− . E ° = 0.34V

The cell potential will be

(2013 NEET)

Options:

A. 0.84 V

B. 1.34 V

C. 1.10 V

D. 0.42 V

Answer: C

Solution:

E °cel l = E °O . P + E °R . P = 0.76 + 0.34 = 1.10V

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Question34
A hydrogen gas electrode is made by dipping platinum wire in a solution
of HCl of pH = 10 and by passing hydrogen gas around the platinum
wire at one atm pressure. The oxidation potential of electrode would be?
(2013 NEET)

Options:

A. 0.118 V

B. 1.18 V

C. 0.059 V

D. 0.59 V

Answer: D

Solution:

H 2 → 2H + + 2e−
atm 10−10
 0.059 (10−10)2
E H =0− l og
2 2 1
H+
E H = +0.59V
2
H+

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Question35
Consider the half-cell reduction reaction
2+ −
Mn + 2e → Mn, E° = −1.18V
2+ 3+ −
Mn → Mn + e , E° = −1.51V
The E° for the reaction
3Mn2+ → Mn0 + 2Mn3+
and possibility of the forward reaction are respectively
(Karnataka NEET 2013)

Options:

A. −4.18V and yes

B. +0.33V and yes

C. +2.69V and no

D. −2.69V and no.

Answer: D

Solution:

2+ −
Mn + 2e → Mn, E° = −1.18V
2+ 3+ −
2Mn → 2Mn + 2e , E° = −1.51V
For the cell,
2+ 3+
3Mn → Mn + 2 → Mn ; E° = −2.69V
since the E° value is negative, so the process is non-spontaneous.

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Question36
How many grams of cobalt metal will be deposited when a solution of
cobalt(II) chloride is electrolyzed with a current of 10 amperes for 109
minutes? (1 Faraday = 96, 500C; Atomic mass of Co = 59u )
(Karnataka NEET 2013)

Options: ©

A. 4.0

B. 20.0
C. 40.0

D. 0.66

Answer: B

Solution:

I tE 10 × 109 × 60 × 59
W = = = 19.99 ≈ 20g
96500 96500 × 2

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Question37
Limiting molar conductivity of N H 4OH [i,.e. Λ°m[N H ]] is equal to
4OH

(2012)

Options:

A.

Λ°m(N H + Λ°m(N aCl ) − Λ°m(N aOH )

4Cl )

B.
Λ°m(N aOH ) + Λ°m(N aCl ) − Λ°m(N H Cl )
4

C.
Λ°m(N H + Λ°m(N H − Λ°m(H Cl )
4OH ) 4Cl )

D.

Λ°m(N H + Λ°m(N aOH ) − Λ°m(N aCl )

4Cl )

Answer: D

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Question38
Standard reduction potentials of the half reactions are given below
:F 2(g) + 2e− → 2F (aq)−; E ° = +2.85V
Cl 2(g) + 2e− → 2Cl (aq)−; E ° = +1.36V
 − −
Br2(l ) + 2e → 2Br(aq) ; E ° = +1.06V
I 2(s) + 2e− → 2I (aq)−; E ° = +0.53V
The strongest oxidising and reducing agents respectively are
(2012 Mains)
©

Options:
−
A. F 2 and I

−
B. Br2 and Cl

C. Cl 2 and Br−

D. Cl 2 and I 2

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
−
More negative the value of reduction potential, stronger will be the reducing agent thus I is strongest reducing agent
More positive value of reduction potential shows good oxidising properties thus strongest oxidising agent is F 2

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Question39
Molar conductivities (Λ°m) at infinite dilution of NaCl, HCl and
2 −1
CH 3COON a are 126.4,425.9 and 91.0Scm mol receptively (Λ°m) for
CH 3COOH will be
(2012 Mains, 1997)

Options:

A. 425.5Scm2mol −1
2 −1
B. 180.5Scm mol
2 −1
C. 290.8Scm mol

D. 390.5Scm2mol −1

Answer: D

Solution:
2 −1
Λ°N aCl = 126.4Scm mol
Λ°H Cl = 425.9Scm2mol −1
 2 −1
Λ°CH = 91.0Scm mol
3CCOON a
Λ°CH = Λ°CH + Λ°H Cl − Λ°N aCl
3COOH 3COON a

= 91.0 + 425.9 − 126.4

= 390.5Scm2mol −1

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Question40
The Gibb's energy for the decomposition of Al2O3 at 500°C is as follows
2
3
Al2O3 → 4
3
Al + O2, ΔrG = +960 kJ mol−1.
The potential difference needed for the electrolytic reduction of
aluminium oxide (Al2O3) at 500°C is at least
(Mains 2013)

Options:

A. 4.5V

B. 3.0V

C. 2.5V

D. 5.0V

Answer: C

Solution:
ΔG° = −nFE°
3
F = 96500, ΔG° = +960 × 10 J ∕ mol
2 4
Al2O3 → Al + O2
3 3
2 4
Total number of Al atoms in Al2O3 = ×2=
3 3
3+ −
Al + 3e → Al
−
As 3e change occur for each Al-atom
4
∴ Total n = × 3 = 4
3
960 × 1000
E° = −ΔG° nF = −
4 × 96500
⇒E° = −2.48 ≈ −2.5V

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Question41
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
(2011)

Options:
A. Y > Z > X

B. Y > X > Z

C. Z > X > Y

D. X > Y > Z

Answer: C

Solution:

As the electrode potential drops, reducing power increases.

So, Z (−3.0V ) > X (−1.2V ) > Y (+0.5V )

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Question42
The electrode potentials for
Cu(aq)2+ + e− → Cu(aq)+ and Cu(aq)+ + e− → Cu(s) are + 0.15 V and + 0.50 V
[Link] value of E ° 2+ will be
Cu /Cu
(2011)

Options:

A. 0.500 V

B. 0.325 V

C. 0.650 V

D. 0.150 V

Answer: B

Solution:

Cu(aq)2+ + e− → Cu(aq)+; E 1° = 0.15V

Cu(aq)+ + e− → Cu(s); E 2° = 0.50V
2+ −
Cu + 2e → Cu
Now, ΔG° = ΔG°1 + ΔG2°
or, −nF E ° = −n1F E 1° − n2F E 2°
or
n E ° + n2E 2 1 × 0.15 + 1 × 0.50
E°= 1 1 = = 0.325V
n 2
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Question43
Standard electrode potential for Sn4+ ∕ Sn2+ couple is + 0.15 V and that
for the Cr3+ ∕ Cr couple is - 0.74 V. These two couples in their standard
state are connected to make a cell. The cell potential will be
(2011)
©

Options:

A. + 1.19 V

B. + 0.89 V

C. + 0.18 V

D. + 1.83 V

Answer: B

Solution:

E °cel l = E °cathod e − E °anod e

= 0.15 − (−0.74) = 0.15 + 0.74 = 0.89V

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Question44
A solution contains F e2+, F e3+ and I − [Link] solution was treated
3+ 2+
with iodine at 35°C.E° for F e ∕ F e is +0.77V and E ° for
−
I 2 ∕ 2I = 0.536V .The favorable redox reaction is
(2011 Mains)

Options:

A. I 2 will be reduced to I

B. there will be no redox reaction

−
C. I will be oxidised to I 2

2+ 3+
D. F e will be oxidised to F e

Answer: C

Solution:

F e3+ I2 3+ −
Since the reduction potential of 2+
is greater than that of − , F e will be reduced and i will be oxidised.
Fe I
2F e3+ + 2I − → 2F e2+ + I 2

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Question45
For the reduction of silver ions with copper metal, the standard cell
potential was found to be + 0.46 V at 25°C. The value of standard Gibb’s
energy, ΔG° will be (F = 96500Cmol −1)
(2010)

Options:

A. - 89.0 kJ

B. - 89.0 J

C. -44.5 KJ

D. - 98.0 kJ

Answer: A

Solution:

The cell reaction can be written as

+ 2+
Cu + 2Ag → Cu + 2Ag
We know ΔG° = −nF E °cel l
= −2 × 96500 × 0.46 = −88780J
= −88.780kJ = −89kJ

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Question46
An increase in equivalent conductance of a strong electrolyte with
dilution is mainly due to
(2010)

Options:

A. increase in ionic mobility of ions

B. 100% ionisation of electrolyte at normal dilution

C. increase in both i.e., number of ions and ionic mobility of ions

D. increase in number of ions

Answer: A

Solution:

Strong electrolytes arc completely ionised at all concentrations. On increasing dilution the no. of ions remains the same
but the ionic mobility increases and the equivalent conduction increases.
Question47
Which of the following expressions correctly represents the equivalent
conductance at infinite dilution of Al 2(SO4)[Link] that Λ° 3+ and
Al
Λ° 2− are the equivalent conductance's at infinite dilution of the
SO4
respective ions?
(2010 Mains)

Options:

A. 2Λ°Al 3+ + 3Λ°SO 2−
4

B. Λ° 3+ + Λ° 2−
Al SO4

C. ( Λ°Al 3+ + Λ°SO 2−
) ×6
4

D. 1
3
Λ°Al 3+ + 1
2
Λ°SO 2−
4

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
At infinite dilution, when dissociation is complete, each ion makes a definite contribution towards molar conductance of
the electrolyte irrespective of the nature of the other ion with which it is associated.
Hence Λ°Al (SO ) = Λ°Al 3+ + Λ°SO 2−
2 4 2 4

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Question48
Consider the following relations for emf of an electrochemical cell
(i) EMF of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) - (Reduction potential of
cathode)
(ii) EMF of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) + (Reduction potential
of cathode)
(iii) EMF of cell = (Reductional potential of anode) + (Reduction
potential of cathode)
(iv) EMF of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) - (Oxidation potential
of cathode)
Which of the above relations are correct?
(2010 Mains)

Options: ©

A. (iii) and (i)

B. (i) and (ii)

C. (iii) and (iv)

D. (ii) and (iv)

Answer: D

Solution:

EMF of a cell = Reduction potential of cathode - Reduction potential of anode

= Reduction potential of cathode + Oxidation potential of anode
= Oxidation potential of anode - Oxidation potential of cathode

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Question49
Given
2+ −
(i) Cu + 2e → Cu, E ° = 0.337V
2+ +
(ii) Cu + e → Cu , E ° = 0.153V
Electrode potential, E° for the reaction,
Cu+ + e− → Cu will be
(2009)

Options:

A. 0.90 V

B. 0.30 V

C. 0.38 V

D. 0.52 V

Answer: D

Solution:
Given
2+ −
Cu + 2e → Cu, E °1 = 0.337V
2+ +
Cu + e → Cu , E °2 = 0.153V
The required equation is
2+ −
Cu + e → Cu; E °3 = ?
Applying,
ΔG° = −nF E °, ΔG°3 = ΔG°1 − ΔG2°
−(n3F E 3°) = −(nF E °1) − (−n2F E 2°)

or E °3 = 2 × E 1° − E 2°
or E 3° = (2 × 0.337) − 0.153 = 0.52V

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Question50
Al 2O3 is reduced by electrolysis at low potentials and high [Link]
4.0 × 104 amperes of current passed through molten Al 2O3 for 6
hours,What mass of aluminium is produced ?
(Assume 100% current efficiency,at mass of Al = 27gmol −1)
(2009)

Options:
4
A. 8.1 × 10 g
5
B. 2.4 × 10 g

C. 1.3 × 104g

D. 9.0 × 103g

Answer: A

Solution:

Applying E = Z × 96500
27 9
= Z × 96500 ⇒ Z =
3 96500
Now applying the formula. W = Z × I × t
9
W = × 4 × 104 × 6 × 60 × 60 = 8.1 × 104g
96500

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Question51
The equivalent conductance of M/32 solution of a weak monobasic acid
is 8.0mhocm2 and at infinite dilution is [Link] dissociation
constant of this acid is
(2009)

Options:

A. 1.25 × 10−6

B. 6.25 × 10−4
−4
C. 1.25 × 10
−5
D. 1.25 × 10

Answer: D

Solution:
Given Λ = 8mhocm2
2
Λ∞ = 400mhocm
Degree of dissociation,
Λ 8 −2
α= ⇒α= = 2 × 10
Λ∞ 400

Dissociation constant, K = Cα2

M
Given C =
32
1 −2 −2
∴K = × 2 × 10 × 2 × 10
32
K = 1.25 × 10−5

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Question52
On the basis of the following E° values, the strongest oxidizing agent is
4− 3− −
[F e(CN )6] → [F e(CN )6] + e ; E ° = −0.35V
F e2+ → F e3+ + e−; E ° = −0.77V
(2008)

Options:
3+
A. F e
3−
B. [F e(CN )6]

4−
C. [F e(CN )6]

2+
D. F e

Answer: A

Solution:

[F e(CN )6]3− → [F e(CN )6]4− + e−; E ° = +0.35V

F e3+ → F e2+; E ° = −0.77V

Higher the +ve reduction potential, stronger will be the oxidising agent. Oxidising agent oxidises other compounds and
gets itself reduced easily.

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Question53
Kohlrausch’s law states that at
(2008)

Options:
A. infinite dilution, each ion makes definite contribution to conductance of an electrolyte
whatever be the nature of the other ion of the electrolyte

B. infinite dilution, each ion makes definite contribution to equivalent conductance of an

electrolyte, whatever be the nature of the other ion of the electrolyte

C. finite dilution, each ion makes definite contribution to equivalent conductance of an

electrolyte, whatever be the nature of the other ion of the electrolyte

D. infinite dilution each ion makes definite contribution to equivalent conductance of an

electrolyte depending on the nature of the other ion of the electrolyte

Answer: A

Solution:

At infinite dilution, when dissociation is complete each ion makes a definite contribution towards molar conductance of
the electrolyte irrespective of the nature of the other ion with which it is associated and that the molar conductance of
any electrolyte at infinite dilution is given by the sum of the contributions of two ions. This is called Kohlrausch’s law.
∞ ∞ ∞
Λm = λ+ + λ−
∞ ∞
λ+ and λ− are molar ionic conductance at infinite dilution for cations and anion respectively.

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Question54
Standard free energies of formation (in kJ/mol) at 298 K are
-237.2,394.4 and -8.2 for H 2O(l ), CO2(g) and pentane(g) [Link]
value of E °cel l for the pentane-oxygen fuel cell is
(2008)

Options:

A. 1.0968 V

B. 0.0968 V

C. 1.968 V

D. 2.0968 V

Answer: A

Solution:

C5H 12(g) + O2(g) → 5CO2(g) + 6H 2O(l )

ΔG° = [(−394.4 × 5) + (−237.2 × 6)] − [(−8.2) + (8 × 0)]
= −3387 kJ
Note that the standard free energy change of elementary substances is taken as zero.
For the fuel cell, the complete cell reaction is :
C5H 12(g) + 8O2(g) → 5CO2(g) + 6H 2O(l )
Which is the combination of the following two half reactions:
C5H 12(g) + 10H 2O(l ) → 5CO2(g) + 32H + + 32eand
8O2(g) + 32H + + 32e → 16H 2O(l )
Therefore, the number of electrons exchanged is 32 here, means n = 32. This is the trickiest part of the problem.
ΔG° = nF E °
J
−3387 × 103J = −32 × 96500 ×E°
V ol t
Then E ° = 1.0968V

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Question55
The equilibrium constant of the reaction:
Cu(s) + 2Ag(aq)+ → Cu(aq)2+ + 2Ag(s), E ° = 0.46V
at 298K is
(2007)

Options:

A. 2.0 × 1010

B. 4.0 × 1010

C. 4.0 × 1015
10
D. 2.4 × 10

Answer: C

Solution:

For a cell reaction in equilibrium at 298 K,

0.0591
E °cel l = l ohK c
n
Where K c = equilibrium constant, n = number of electrons involved in the electrochemical cell reaction
Given E °cel l = 0.46V , n = 2
0.0591
∴0.46 = × l ogK c
2
2 × 0.46
or l ogK c = = 15.57
0.0591
15 15
or K c = 3.7 × 10 = 4 × 10

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Question56
The efficiency of a fuel is given by
(2007)

Options:

A. ΔG/ΔS

B. ΔG/ΔH

C. ΔS/ΔG
D. ΔH/ΔG

Answer: B

Solution:

The thermal efficiency,η of a fuel conversion device is the amount of useful energy produced relative to the change in
enthalpy, ΔH between the product and feed streams
useful energy
η=
ΔH
In an ideal case of an electrochemical convertor, such as a fuel cell, the change in Gibb’s free energy, ΔG of the reaction
is available as useful electric energy at that temperature of the conversion.
ΔG
Hence ηid eal =
ΔH

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Question57
A hypothetical electrochemical cell is shown below;
+ +
A | A (xM )| | B (yM ) | B
The emf measured is +0.20 [Link] cell reaction is
(2006)

Options:
+ +
A. A + B → A + B
+ +
B. A + B → A + B

C. A+ + e− → A; B+ + e → B

D. the cell reaction cannot be predicted

Answer: A

Solution:

From the given expression:

+
At node :A → A + e
+
At cathode :B + e → B
Overall reaction is :A + B+ → A+ + B

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Question58
E° = −0.441V E ° = 0.771V the standard EMF of the
F e2+/F e F e3+/F e2+
reaction F e + 2F e3+ → 3F e 2+
will be
(2006)

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Options:

A. 0.111 V

B. 0.330 V

C. 1.653 V

D. 1.212 V

Answer: D

Solution:
2+ −
F e + 2e → F e; E ° = −0.441V ....(i)
3+ − 2+
F e + e → F e ; E ° = 0771V ... . (ii)
3+ 2+
F e + 2F e → 3F e ; E ° = ?
To get the above equation (ii)×2-(i)
3+ − 2+
2F e + 2e → 2F e ; E ° = 0.771V
2+ −
−F e − 2e → −F e; E ° = 0.441V
3+ 2+
2F e + F e → 2F e ; E ° = 1.212V
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Question59
4.5g of aluminium (at. mass 27 amu ) is deposited at cathode from Al3+
solution by a certain quantity of electric charge. The volume of
+
hydrogen produced at STP from H ions in solution by the same
quantity of electric charge will be
(2005)

©
Options:

A. 44.8L

B. 22.4L

C. 11.2L

D. 5.6L

Answer: D

Solution:
We know that,
1 Faraday charge liberates 1 eq. of substance. This is the Faraday Law.
27
eq. wt. of Al = =9
3
wt . of Al 4.5
no. of eq. of Al = = = 0.5
eq. wt. 9
no. of Faraday required = 0.5
⇒ no. of eq. of H2 produced = 0.5 eq.
 22.4
Volume occupied by 1 eq. of H2 = = 11.2L
2
⇒ Volume occupied by 0.5 eq. of H2 = 11.2 × 0.5 = 5.6L at STP

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Question60
The mass of carbon anode consumed (giving only carbon dioxide) in the
production of 270 kg of aluminium metal from bauxite by the Hall
process is
(Atomic mass : Al = 27)
(2005)

Options:

A. 270 kg

B. 540 kg

C. 90 kg

D. 180 kg

Answer: C

Solution:

3C + 2Al2O3 →4 Al + 3CO2
(From bauxite)
4 moles of Al is produced by 3 moles of C
3
1 mole of Al is produced by mole of C
4
4 3 4
10 moles of Al is produced by × 10 molesof C.
4
3 4
Amount of carbon used = × 10 × 12g = 90 Kg
4

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Question61
The standard e.m.f. of a galvanic cell involving cell reaction with n = 2
is found to be 0.295V at 25°C. The equilibrium constant of the reaction
would be
−1 −1 −1
(Given F = 96500Cmol , R = 8.314JK mol )
(2004)

Options:

A. 2.0 × 1011

B. 4.0 × 1012
 2
C. 1.0 × 10
10
D. 1.0 × 10

Answer: D

Solution:

0.0591
E = E° − log10Q at 25°C
n
At equilibrium, E = 0, Q = K
0.0591
0 = E° − log10K
n
⇒K = antilog
nE°
[
0.0591 ]
⇒K = antilog [
2 × 0.295
0.0591
= antilog]0.0591
0.0591 [ ]
= antilog 10 = 1 × 1010

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Question62
On the basis of the information available from the reaction,
4
3
Al + O2 → 23 → Al2O3, ΔG = −827 kJ mol−1 of O2 , the minimum e.m.f.
required to carry out an electrolysis of Al2O3 is
(F = 96500Cmol−1)
(2003)

Options:

A. 2.14V

B. 4.28V

C. 6.42V

D. 8.56V

Answer: A

Solution:

For O2, ΔG = −nFE°

−827000
E° = ΔG−nF = = 4.28
−2 × 96500
4.28
Minimum EMF required to carry out electrolysis of Al2O3 = = 2.14V
2

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Question63
In electrolysis of NaCl when Pt electrode is taken then H2 is liberated at
cathode while with Hg cathode it forms sodium amalgam. The reason
for this is
(2002)
©

Options:

A. Hg is more inert than Pt

+
B. more voltage is required to reduce H at Hg than at Pt

C. Na is dissolved in Hg while it does not dissolve in Pt

D. conc. of H+ ions is larger when Pt electrode is taken.

Answer: B

Solution:

When sodium chloride is dissolved in water, it ionises as NaCl ⇌ Na+ + Cl− .

+ −
Water also dissociates as : H2O ⇌ H + OH
+ +
During passing of electric current through this solution using platinum electrode, Na and H ions move towards
+ +
cathode. However, only H ions are discharged more readily than Na ion because of their low discharge potential (In the
+
electromotive series hydrogen is lower than sodium). These H ions gain electrons and change into neutral atoms.
At cathode H+ + e− → H, H + H → H2
Cl− and OH− ions move towards anode. Cl− ions lose electrons and change into neutral atom.
At anode, Cl− − e− → Cl, Cl + Cl → Cl2
If mercury is used as cathode, H+ ions are not discharged at mercury cathode because mercury has a high hydrogen
overvoltage. Na+ ions are discharged at the cathode in perference to H+ ions, yielding sodium, which dissolves in
mercury to form sodium amalgam.
+ −
At cathode : Na + e = Na

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Question64
Standard electrode potentials are Fe2+ ∕ Fe; E° = −0.44 and
Fe3+ ∕ Fe2+; E° = 0.77. Fe2+, Fe3+ and Fe blocks are kept together, then
(2001)

Options:

A. Fe3+ increases
3+
B. Fe decreases

C. Fe2+ ∕ Fe3+ remains unchanged

D. Fe2+ decreases.

Answer: B

Solution:
E° 2+ = −0.44V
Fe ∕ Fe
E° 3+ 2+ = −0.77V
Fe ∕ Fe
2+
If a cell is constructed combining these two electrodes oxidation occurs at Fe ∕ Fe electrode.
At anode :Fe → F e2+ + 2e−
At cathode :[Fe3+ + e− → Fe2+] × 2
Cell reaction : Fe + 2Fe3+ → 3Fe2+
If Fe2+, Fe3+ and Fe block are kept together then Fe3+ reacts with Fe to yield Fe2+ i.e. concentration of Fe3+ is
decreased.

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Question65
Equivalent conductances of Ba2+ and Cl− ions are 127 and
−1 −1 −1
76 ohm cm eq respectively. Equivalent conductance of BaCl2 at
infinite dilution is
(2000)

Options:

A. 139.5

B. 101.5

C. 203

D. 279

Answer: A

Solution:

1 ∞ 1 ∞
λ∞ = λ+ + λ−
n+ n−
1 ∞ 1 ∞
So, λ∞(BaCl2) = × λ 2+ + × λ −
2 Ba 1 Cl

1
= × 127 + 76 = 139.5
2

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Question66
For the disproportionation of copper 2Cu+ → Cu2+ + Cu, E° is (Given: E°
for Cu2+ ∕ Cu is 0.34V and E° for Cu2+ ∕ Cu+ is 0.15V )
(2000)

Options:

A. 0.49V

B. −0.19V
C. 0.38V

D. −0.38V

Answer: C

Solution:

+ 2+
For the reaction, 2Cu → Cu + Cu
+ + 2+
the cathode is Cu ∕ Cu and anode is Cu ∕ Cu .
2+ −
Given, Cu + 2e → Cu; E°1 = 0.34V...(1)
2+ − +
Cu + e → Cu ; E°2 = 0.15V...(2)
+ −
Cu + e → Cu; E°3 = ?...(3)
Now ΔG°1 = −nFE°1 = −2 × 0.34 × F
ΔG°2 = −1 × 0.15 × F, ΔG°3 = −1 × E °3 × F
Again, ΔG°1 = ΔG°2 + ΔG°3
⇒−0.68F = −0.15F − E°3 × F
⇒E°3 = 0.68 − 0.15 = 0.53V
+ 2+ +
As, E°cell = E°cathode(Cu ∕ Cu) −E°anode(Cu ∕ Cu )
= 0.53 − 0.15 = 0.38V
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Question67
The specific conductance of a 0.1N KCl solution at 23°C is
−1 −1
0.012ohm cm . The resistance of cell containing the solution at the
same temperature was found to be 55 ohm. The cell constant will be
(1999)

Options:

A. 0.918cm−1

B. 0.66cm−1

C. 1.142cm−1

D. 1.12cm−1

Answer: B

Solution:

Solution:
κ = 0.012ohm−1cm−1
1 1 −1
R = 55 ohm ⇒C = = ohm
R 55
Cell Constant
l
a
= ( )
Specific Conductance
Conductance
=
0.012
1 ∕ 55
= 55 × 0.012 = 0.66cm−1

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Question68
E° for the cell, Zn | Zn2+(aq)||Cu2+(aq) | Cu is 1.10V at 25°C, the
equilibrium constant for the reaction Zn + Cu2+(aq) → Cu + Zn2+(aq) is the
order of
(1997)

Options:
+18
A. 10

B. 10+17

C. 10−28

D. 10−37

Answer: D

Solution:

Nernst equation is
0.059
E = E° − log K
2
0.059
⇒E° = log K
2
( E = 0 at equilibrium condition)
0.059
⇒1.1 = log K
2
−37
⇒K = 1.9 × 10

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Question69
A 5 ampere current is passed through a solution of zinc sulphate for 40
minutes. The amount of zinc deposited at the cathode is
(1996)

Options:

A. 0.4065g

B. 65.04g

C. 40.65g

D. 4.065g

Answer: D

Solution:
Current (I) = 5 ampere and time (t) = 40 minutes = 2400 seconds.
Amount of electricity passed (Q) = I × t = 5 × 2400 = 12000C
2+ −
Now , Zn + 2e → Zn (1 mole = 65.39)
since, two charges (i.e., 2 × 96500 C) deposits 65.39 gm of zinc,
65.39 × 12000
therefore 12000 C will deposit = = 4.065g of zinc
2 × 96500

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Question70
Reduction potential for the following half-cell reactions are
2+ −
Zn = Zn + 2e ; E° = +0.76V
Fe = Fe2+ + 2e−; E° = +0.44V
The EMF for the cell reaction
Fe2+ + Zn → Zn2+ + Fe will be
(1996)

Options:

A. −0.32V

B. +1.20V

C. −1.20V

D. +0.32V

Answer: D

Solution:

E°Zn ∕ Zn2+ = +0.76V

E°Fe ∕ Fe2+ = 0.44V
⇒E°Fe ∕ Fe = −0.44V
E.M.F. = +0.76 − 0.44 = +0.32V

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Question71
An electrochemical cell is set up as :
Pt; H2(1 atm) | HCl(0.1M) || CH3 COOH(0.1M) | H2(1 atm); Pt.
The e.m.f. of this cell will not be zero, because
(1995)

Options:

A. acids used in two compartments are different

B. e.m.f. depends on molarities of acids used

C. the temperature is constant

D. pH of 0.1M HCl and 0.1MCH3 COOH is not same.

Answer: D

Solution:

Solution:
since it is a concentration cell and the concentration of ions in two electrolyte solutions ( HCl and CH3 COOH ) are
different, therefore e.m.f. of this cell will not be zero.

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Question72
On heating one end of a piece of a metal, the other end becomes hot
because of
(1995)

Options:

A. energised electrons moving to the other end

B. minor perturbation in the energy of atoms

C. resistance of the metal

D. mobility of atoms in the metal.

Answer: A

Solution:

Solution:
Conductivity of heat in metals is due to the presence of free electrons, which move due to increase in temperature.

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Question73
Standard reduction potentials at 25°C of Li+ | Li, Ba2+ | Ba, Na+ | Na and
Mg2+ | Mg are -3.05, -2.90, -2.71 and -2.37 volt respectively. Which one
of the following is the strongest oxidising agent?
(1994)

Options:

A. Ba2+

B. Mg2+
C. Na+

D. Li+

Answer: B

Solution:
More is the reduction potential of an oxidizing agent (i.e., less ve value) it has more tendncy to undergo reduction and
hence acts as a strong oxidizing agent. ∴ Reduction potential are as follows:
Li | Li(−3.05) < Ba2+ | Ba(−2.73) < M g2+ ∣ M g
⊕

Hence, M g2+ acts as the strongest oxidizing agents.

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Question74
On electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid using platinum electrodes, the
product obtained at the anode will be
(1992)

Options:

A. hydrogen

B. oxygen

C. hydrogen sulphide

D. sulphur dioxide.

Answer: B

Solution:

1
Product obtained at anode will be oxygen. At anode : 2OH− ⇌ H2O + O
2 2

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