Chapter 9

A Complete Resource Book in Chemistry for JEE Main · 166 exercises

Problem 57

In the reaction, \(3 \mathrm{Br}_{2}+6 \mathrm{CO}_{3}^{2-}+3 \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow 5 \mathrm{Br}+\mathrm{BrO}_{3}^{-}+6 \mathrm{HCO}_{3}^{-}\) (a) bromine is oxidized and carbonate is reduced (b) bromine is reduced and water is oxidized (c) bromine is neither reduced nor oxidized (d) bromine is both reduced and oxidized

4 step solution

Problem 58

Of the following metals, those that cannot be obtained by the electrolysis of the aqueous solution of their salts are (a) \(\mathrm{Ag}\) and \(\mathrm{Mg}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Ag}\) and \(\mathrm{Al}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Mg}\) and \(\mathrm{Al}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Cu}\) and \(\mathrm{Cr}\)

4 step solution

Problem 59

When a copper wire is placed in a solution of \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\), the solution acquires blue colour. This is due to the formation of (a) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}\)ions (b) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\) ions (c) soluble complex of copper with \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{-}\)ion by the reduction of \(\mathrm{Cu}\)

5 step solution

Problem 60

The electric charge for electrode deposition of one gram equivalent of a substance is (a) charge on one mole of electrons (b) 96500 couloumbs per second (c) one ampere per second (d) one ampere for one hour

4 step solution

Problem 62

In the reaction \(4 \mathrm{Fe}+3 \mathrm{O}_{2} \longrightarrow 4 \mathrm{Fe}^{3+}+6 \mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}\) which of the following statements is incorrect? (a) metallic iron is reducing agent (b) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) is an oxidizing agent (c) metallic iron is reduced to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{31}\) (d) redox reaction

4 step solution

Problem 63

A compound contains atoms \(X, Y, Z\) the oxidation number of \(\mathrm{X}\) is \(+2, \mathrm{Y}\) is \(+5\) and \(\mathrm{Z}\) is \(-2\) The possible form of the compound is (a) \(\mathrm{XY}_{1} \mathrm{Z}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Y}_{2}\left(\mathrm{XZ}_{3}\right)_{2}\) (c) \(\mathrm{X}_{3}\left(\mathrm{YZ}_{4}\right)_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{X}_{3}\left(\mathrm{Y}_{4} \mathrm{Z}\right)_{2}\)

6 step solution

Problem 66

Consider the following four electrodes (1) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(0.0001 \mathrm{M}) \mid \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})\) (2) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2}(0.1 \mathrm{M}) \mid \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})\) (3) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2}(0.0 \mathrm{lM}) \mid \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})\) (4) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(0.001 \mathrm{M}) \mid \mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})\) If the standard reduction potential of \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2 \mathrm{\prime}} \mid \mathrm{Cu}\) is \(+0.34\) \(\mathrm{V}\), the reduction potentials (in volts) of the above electrodes following the order (a) \(1>4>3>2\) (b) \(1>2>3>4\) (c) \(3>4>2>1\) (d) \(2>3>4>1\)

7 step solution

Problem 67

In the redox reaction \(\mathrm{xMnO}+\mathrm{yPbO}_{2}+\mathrm{zHNO}_{3} \longrightarrow \mathrm{HMnO}_{4}\) \(+\mathrm{Pb}\left(\mathrm{NO}_{3}\right)_{2}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (a) \(\mathrm{x}=2, \mathrm{y}=5, \mathrm{z}=10\) (b) \(x=10, y=2, z=5\) (c) \(x=3, y=7, z=6\) (d) \(x=5, y=2, z=10\)

6 step solution

Problem 69

The same amount of electricity was passed through two separate electrolytic cells containing solutions of nickel nitrate and chromium nitrate respectively. If \(0.3\) g of nickel was deposited in the first cell, the amount of chromium deposited is (atomic weight of \(\mathrm{Ni}=59\), \(\mathrm{Cr}=52\) ) (a) \(0.130 \mathrm{~g}\) (b) \(0.236 \mathrm{~g}\) (c) \(0.176 \mathrm{~g}\) (d) \(1.76 \mathrm{~g}\)

6 step solution

Problem 70

The charge required to deposit \(40.5 \mathrm{~g}\) of \(\mathrm{Al}\) (atomic mass \(=27.0 \mathrm{~g}\) ) from the fused \(\mathrm{Al}_{2}\left(\mathrm{SO}_{4}\right)_{3}\) is (a) \(0.434 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{C}\) (b) \(4.34 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{C}\) (c) \(3.34 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{C}\) (d) \(43.4 \times 10^{5} \mathrm{C}\)

5 step solution

Problem 71

A certain current liberates \(0.504 \mathrm{~g}\) of hydrogen in 2 hour. The amount (or mass) of copper deposited at the cathode during the electrolysis of \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\) (aq) solution by the same current flowing for the same time is (atomic masses \(\mathrm{H}=1.0, \mathrm{Cu}=63.5\) ) (a) \(16.0 \mathrm{~g}\) (b) \(32.0 \mathrm{~g}\) (c) \(8.6 \mathrm{~g}\) (d) \(1.60 \mathrm{~g}\)

6 step solution

Problem 72

Which of the following statements are incorrect? (1) specific conductance increases with dilution (2) equivalent conductance decreases with dilution (3) the conductance of all electrolytes increase with temperature Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1,2 and 3

5 step solution

Problem 73

Specific conductance of \(0.01 \mathrm{~N}\) solution of an electrolyte is \(0.00419 \mathrm{mho} \mathrm{cm}^{-1} .\) The equivalent conductance of this solution will be (a) \(4.19 \mathrm{mho} \mathrm{cm}^{2}\) (b) \(419 \mathrm{mho} \mathrm{cm}^{2}\) (c) \(0.0419\) mho \(\mathrm{cm}^{2}\) (d) \(0.209 \mathrm{mho} \mathrm{cm}^{2}\)

5 step solution

Problem 74

A solution of \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\) is electrolyzed for 7 minutes with a current of \(0.6 \mathrm{~A}\). The amount of electricity passed equal to (a) \(26 \mathrm{C}\) (b) \(4.2 \mathrm{C}\) (c) \(2.6 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~F}\) (d) \(2.6 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~F}\)

4 step solution

Problem 75

The specific conductance of \(0.1 \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{KCl}\) solution at \(23^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) is \(0.012 \mathrm{ohm}^{-1} \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}\). The resistance of cell containing the solution at the same temperature was found to be 55 ohm. The cell constant will be (a) \(0.142 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}\) (b) \(0.616 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}\) (c) \(6.16 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}\) (d) \(616 \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}\)

6 step solution

Problem 76

The equivalent conductance of \(\mathrm{Ba}^{2+}\) and \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}\)are respectively 127 and \(76 \mathrm{ohm}^{-1} \mathrm{~cm}^{2}\) equiv \(^{-1}\) at infinite dilution. The equivalent conductance (in \(\mathrm{ohm}^{-1} \mathrm{~cm}^{2}\) equiv \(^{-1}\) ) of \(\mathrm{BaCl}_{2}\) at infinite dilution will be (a) \(139.5\) (b) 203 (c) 279 (d) \(101.5\)

5 step solution

Problem 77

\(\mathrm{Cu}^{+}(\mathrm{aq})\) is unstable in solution and undergoes simultaneous oxidation and reduction according to the reaction, \(2 \mathrm{Cu}^{+}(\mathrm{aq})=\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})\) choose correct \(E^{\circ}\) for above reaction if \(E^{\circ}\left(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cu}\right)=0.34 \mathrm{~V}\) and \(E^{\circ}\left(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cu}^{+}\right)=0.15 \mathrm{~V}\) (a) \(-0.38 \mathrm{~V}\) (b) \(+0.49 \mathrm{~V}\) (c) \(+0.38 \mathrm{~V}\) (d) \(-0.19 \mathrm{~V}\)

6 step solution

Problem 78

The standard reduction potentials of \(\mathrm{Ag}, \mathrm{Cu}, \mathrm{Co}\) and \(\mathrm{Zn}\) are \(0.799,0.337,-0.277\) and \(-0.762 \mathrm{~V}\) respectively. Which of the following cells will have maximum cell emf? (a) \(\mathrm{Zn}\left|\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(\mathrm{IM}) \| \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(1 \mathrm{M})\right| \mathrm{Cu}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Zn}\left|\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(\mathrm{IM}) \| \mathrm{Ag}^{+}(\mathrm{lM})\right| \mathrm{Ag}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cu}\left|\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(\mathrm{IM}) \| \mathrm{Ag}^{+}(\mathrm{IM})\right| \mathrm{Ag}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Zn}\left|\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(\mathrm{IM}) \| \mathrm{Co}^{2+}(\mathrm{IM})\right| \mathrm{Co}\)

4 step solution

Problem 79

On the basis of the information available from the reaction, \(\frac{4}{3} \mathrm{Al}+\mathrm{O}_{2} \longrightarrow{ }_{3}^{2} \mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) \(\Delta \mathrm{G}=-827 \mathrm{~kJ} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}\) of \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) The minimum emf, required to carry out an electrolysis of \(\mathrm{Al}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{3}\) is \(\left(F=96500 \mathrm{C} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}\right)\) (a) \(6.42 \mathrm{~V}\) (b) \(8.56 \mathrm{~V}\) (c) \(2.14 \mathrm{~V}\) (d) \(4.28 \mathrm{~V}\)

8 step solution

Problem 80

One ampere of current is passed for 9650 seconds through molten \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3} .\) What is the weight in grams of \(\mathrm{Al}\) deposited at cathode? (Atomic weight of \(\mathrm{Al}=27)\) (a) \(0.9\) (b) \(9.0\) (c) \(0.18\) (d) \(18.0\)

5 step solution

Problem 81

The emf of a Daniell cell at \(298 \mathrm{~K}\) is \(E_{\mathrm{i}}\) \(\mathrm{Zn}\left|\mathrm{ZnSO}_{4} \| \mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\right| \mathrm{Cu}\) \((0.01 \mathrm{M}) \quad(1.0 \mathrm{M})\) when the concentration of \(\mathrm{ZnSO}_{4}\) is \(1.0 \mathrm{M}\) and that of \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4}\) is \(0.01 \mathrm{M}\), the emf changed to \(E_{2}\). What is the relationship between \(E_{1}\) and \(E_{2} ?\) (a) \(E_{1}=E_{2}\) (b) \(E_{2} \neq E_{1}\) (c) \(E_{1}>E_{2}\) (d) \(E_{1}

5 step solution

Problem 82

In the ionic equation \(\mathrm{xBrO}_{3}^{-}+\mathrm{yCr}^{3+}+\mathrm{zH}_{2} \mathrm{O} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Br}_{2}+\mathrm{HCrO}_{4}^{-}+\mathrm{H}^{+}\) (a) \(\mathrm{x}=6, \mathrm{y}=8, \mathrm{z}=10\) (b) \(x=10, y=6, z=22\) (c) \(x=6, y=8, z=10\) (d) \(x=6, y=10, z=22\)

5 step solution

Problem 83

The standard electrode potential for electrodes \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{B}\) are \(\mathrm{A}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq}) / \mathrm{A}(\mathrm{s}) E^{\circ}=0.30 \mathrm{~V}, \mathrm{~B}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq}) / \mathrm{B}(\mathrm{s}) E^{\circ}=0.40 \mathrm{~V}\) They are combined in a cell as shown below: Which of the following is the description of such a cell electrode where positive ions emf/V enter the solution? (a) A \(0.1\) (b) A \(0.7\) (c) B \(0.1\) (d) B \(0.7\)

4 step solution

Problem 84

The standard emf of a galvanic cell involving cell reaction with \(\mathrm{n}=2\) is found to be \(0.295 \mathrm{~V}\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The equilibrium constant of the reaction would be (Given \(\left.F=96500 \mathrm{C} \mathrm{mol}^{-1} ; \mathrm{R}=8.314 \mathrm{JK}^{-1} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}\right)\) (a) \(2.0 \times 10^{11}\) (b) \(4.0 \times 10^{12}\) (c) \(1.0 \times 10^{2}\) (d) \(1.0 \times 10^{10}\)

7 step solution

Problem 86

If \(E^{\circ}\left(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+} / \mathrm{Fe}\right)=-0.441 \mathrm{~V}\) and \(E^{\circ}\left(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+} / \mathrm{Fe}^{2 t}\right)=0.771 \mathrm{~V}\) the standard emf of the reaction \(\mathrm{Fe}+2 \mathrm{Fe}^{3+} \longrightarrow 3 \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) will be (a) \(1.212 \mathrm{~V}\) (b) \(0.111 \mathrm{~V}\) (c) \(0.330 \mathrm{~V}\) (d) \(1.653 \mathrm{~V}\)

5 step solution

Problem 87

By passing \(0.50\) ampere current in an aqueous solution \(0.5 \mathrm{~g}\) of an element (Eq. wt = 96.5) is liberated. The time of passing current in seconds is (a) \(100 \mathrm{~s}\) (b) \(500 \mathrm{~s}\) (c) \(1000 \mathrm{~s}\) (d) \(2000 \mathrm{~s}\)

4 step solution

Problem 88

In the redox reaction \(\mathrm{xKMnO}_{4}+\mathrm{yNH}_{3} \longrightarrow \mathrm{KNO}_{3}+\mathrm{MnO}_{2}+\mathrm{KOH}\) \(+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) (a) \(x=3, y=8\) (b) \(x=6, y=3\) (c) \(x=5, y=10\) (d) \(x=8, y=3\)

7 step solution

Problem 89

The values of standard oxidation potentials of following reactions are given below: \(\mathrm{Zn} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} ; E^{\circ}=0.762 \mathrm{~V}\) \(\mathrm{Fe} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}+2 \mathrm{e} ; E^{\circ}=0.440 \mathrm{~V}\) \(\mathrm{Cu} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} ; E^{\circ}=-0.345 \mathrm{~V}\) \(\mathrm{Ag} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Ag}^{+}+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} ; E^{\circ}=-0.800 \mathrm{~V}\) Which of the following is most easily reduced? (a) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Ag}^{+}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\)

4 step solution

Problem 90

How much chlorine will be liberated on passing one ampere current for 30 min through \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) solution? (a) \(0.66 \mathrm{~mol}\) (b) \(0.33 \mathrm{~mol}\) (c) \(0.66 \mathrm{~g}\) (d) \(0.33 \mathrm{~g}\)

7 step solution

Problem 91

Time required to deposit 1 millimol of aluminium metal by the passage of \(9.65\) ampere of current through aqueous solution of aluminium ion, is (a) \(30 \mathrm{~s}\) (b) \(10 \mathrm{~s}\) (c) \(30,000 \mathrm{~s}\) (d) \(10,000 \mathrm{~s}\)

5 step solution

Problem 93

The emf of the cell \(\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})\left|\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq}) \| \mathrm{Ag}^{+}(\mathrm{aq})\right| \mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})\) \(E^{\circ} \mathrm{Cu} / \mathrm{Cu}^{2 \prime}=-0.34 \mathrm{~V} ; E^{\circ} \mathrm{Ag} / \mathrm{Ag}^{\prime}=-0.80 \mathrm{~V}\) (a) \(+0.46 \mathrm{~V}\) (b) \(-0.46 \mathrm{~V}\) (c) \(+1.14 \mathrm{~V}\) (d) \(-1.14 \mathrm{~V}\)

4 step solution

Problem 94

One faraday of electricity is passed separately through one litre of one molar aqueous solutions of (i) \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) (ii) \(\mathrm{SnCl}_{4}\) and (iii) \(\mathrm{CuSO}_{4^{\prime}}\). The number of moles of \(\mathrm{Ag}, \mathrm{Sn}\), and \(\mathrm{Cu}\) deposited at cathode are respectively (a) \(1.0,0.25,0.5\) (b) \(1.0,0.5,0.25\) (c) \(0.5,1.0,0.5\) (d) \(0.25,0.25,0.5\)

5 step solution

Problem 95

\(2 \mathrm{MnO}_{4}+\mathrm{aH}^{+}+\mathrm{bH}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2} \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{Mn}^{+2}+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{dO}_{2}\) What are the values of \(\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c}\) and \(\mathrm{d} ?\) (a) \(4,5,4,5\) (b) \(6,5,8,5\) (c) \(3,2,4,8\) (d) \(2,5,4,6\)

4 step solution

Problem 98

In electrolysis of dilute \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\), what is liberated at anode? (a) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{2-}\) (c) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\)

5 step solution

Problem 99

The hydrogen electrode is dipped in a solution of \(\mathrm{pH}\) 3 at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The potential would be (the value of \(2.303\) \(\mathrm{RT} / F\) is \(0.059 \mathrm{~V})\) (a) \(0.177 \mathrm{~V}\) (b) \(0.087 \mathrm{~V}\) (c) \(0.059 \mathrm{~V}\) (d) \(-0.177 \mathrm{~V}\).

4 step solution

Problem 100

\mathrm{\\{} C o r r o s i o n ~ o f ~ i r o n ~ i s ~ e s s e n t i a l l y ~ a n ~ e l e c t r o c h e m i c a l ~ phenomenon where the cell reactions are (a) \(\mathrm{Fe}\) is oxidized to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2}\) and dissolved oxygen in water is reduced to \(\mathrm{OH}\) (b) \(\mathrm{Fe}\) is oxidized to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) is reduced to \(\mathrm{O}_{2}^{2-}\) (c) Fe is oxidized to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) and \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) is reduced to \(\mathrm{O}_{2}^{-}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Fe}\) is oxidized to \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}\) and \(\mathrm{H}, \mathrm{O}\) is reduced to \(\mathrm{O}\),

4 step solution

Problem 101

What is the quantity of electricity (in coulombs) required to deposit all the silver from \(250 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(1 \mathrm{M}\) \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\) solution? \((\mathrm{Ag}=108)\) (a) \(2412.5\) (b) 24125 (c) \(4825.0\) (d) 48250

1 step solution

Problem 102

The standard reduction potentials of \(\mathrm{Zn}^{2} \mid \mathrm{Zn}\) and \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2}\) \(\mid \mathrm{Cu}\) are \(-0.76 \mathrm{~V}\) and \(+0.34 \mathrm{~V}\) respectively. What is the cell emf (in V) of the following cell? \((\mathrm{RT} / F=0.059)\) \(\mathrm{Zn}\left|\mathrm{Zn}^{2}(0.05 \mathrm{M}) \| \mathrm{Cu}^{21}(0.005 \mathrm{M})\right| \mathrm{Cu}\) (a) \(1.1295\) (b) \(1.0705\) (c) \(1.1\) (d) \(1.041\)

6 step solution

Problem 104

Two electrochemical cells \(\mathrm{Zn}\left|\mathrm{Zn}^{2+} \| \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\right| \mathrm{Cu}\) and \(\mathrm{Fe}\left|\mathrm{Fe}^{2+} \| \mathrm{Cu}^{2+}\right| \mathrm{Cu}\) are con- nected in series. What will be the net emf of the cell at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} ?\) Given: \(\mathrm{Zn}^{2+} \mid \mathrm{Zn}=-0.73 \mathrm{~V}\), \(\mathrm{Cu}^{2+} \mid \mathrm{Cu}=+0.34 \mathrm{~V}\) \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+} \mid \mathrm{Fe}=-0.41 \mathrm{~V}\) (a) \(+1.85\) (b) \(-1.85 \mathrm{~V}\) (c) \(+0.83 \mathrm{~V}\) (d) \(-0.83 \mathrm{~V}\)

4 step solution

Problem 105

The reaction potential values of \(\mathrm{M}, \mathrm{N}\) and \(\mathrm{O}\) are \(+2.46,-1.13\) and \(-3.13 \mathrm{~V}\) respectively. Which of the following order is correct, regarding their reducing property? (a) \(\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{N}>\mathrm{M}\) (b) \(\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{M}>\mathrm{N}\) (c) \(\mathrm{M}>\mathrm{N}>\mathrm{O}\) (d) \(\mathrm{M}>\mathrm{O}>\mathrm{N}\)

4 step solution

Problem 106

\(\mathrm{aHNO}_{3}+\mathrm{bH}_{2} \mathrm{~S} \longrightarrow \mathrm{cNO}+\mathrm{d} \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}+3 \mathrm{~S}\). What are the values of \(\mathrm{a}, \mathrm{b}, \mathrm{c}, \mathrm{d} ?\) (a) \(2,3,2,2\) (b) \(2,3,2,4\) (c) \(3,3,2,4\) (d) \(4,3,1,2\)

7 step solution

Problem 107

If the aqueous solutions of the following salts are electrolysed for 1 hour with 10 ampere current, which solution will deposit the maximum mass of the metal at the cathode? The atomic weights are \(\mathrm{Fe}=56, \mathrm{Zn}=\) \(65, \mathrm{Ag}=108, \mathrm{Hf}=178\) and \(\mathrm{W}=184\) (a) \(\mathrm{ZnSO}_{4}\) (b) \(\mathrm{FeCl}_{3}\) (c) \(\mathrm{HfCl}_{4}\) (d) \(\mathrm{AgNO}_{3}\)

5 step solution

Problem 108

Given the standard reduction potentials \(\mathrm{Zn}^{21} / \mathrm{Zn}=\) \(-0.74 \mathrm{~V}, \mathrm{Cl}_{2} / \mathrm{Cl}^{-}=1.36 \mathrm{~V}, \mathrm{H}^{\prime} / 1 / 2 \mathrm{H}_{2}=0 \mathrm{~V}\) and \(\mathrm{Fe}^{21} / \mathrm{Fe}^{3}\) \(=0.77 \mathrm{~V} .\) The order of increasing strength as reducing agent is (a) \(\mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{H}_{2}, \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}, \mathrm{Cl}^{-}\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}, \mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{Fe}^{2}, \mathrm{Cl}\) (c) \(\mathrm{Cl}, \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}, \mathrm{Zn}, \mathrm{H}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{Cl}^{-}, \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}, \mathrm{H}_{2}, \mathrm{Zn}\)

4 step solution

Problem 109

In the electrolytic cell, flow of electrons is from (a) cathode to anode in solution (b) cathode to anode through external supply (c) cathode to anode through internal supply (d) anode to cathode through internal supply

5 step solution

Problem 112

The oxidation number of sulphur in \(\mathrm{S}_{8}, \mathrm{~S}_{2} \mathrm{~F}_{2}, \mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{~S}\) respectively, are (a) \(0,+1\) and \(-2\) (b) \(+2,+1\) and \(-2\) (c) \(0,+1\) and \(+2\) (d) \(-2,+1\) and \(-2\).

3 step solution

Problem 113

A dilute aqueous solution of \(\mathrm{Na}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) is electrolyzed using platinum electrodes. The product at the anode and cathode are (a) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{H}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{8}^{2-}, \mathrm{Na}\) (c) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{Na}\) (d) \(\mathrm{S}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{8}{\underline{\phantom{xx}}}^{2-}, \mathrm{H}_{2}\)

4 step solution

Problem 114

The standard reduction potential for \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+} / \mathrm{Fe}\) and \(\mathrm{Sn}^{2+} /\) Sn electrodes are \(-0.44\) and \(-0.14\) volts respectively. For the cell reaction \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2 i}+\mathrm{Sn} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Fe}+\mathrm{Sn}^{2}\) The standard emf is (a) \(+0.30 \mathrm{~V}\) (b) \(-0.58 \mathrm{~V}\) (c) \(+0.58 \mathrm{~V}\) (d) \(-0.300 \mathrm{~V}\)

4 step solution

Problem 115

The standard oxidation potential \(E^{\circ}\) for the half reactions are as \(\mathrm{Zn} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2 \prime}+2 \mathrm{e} ; E^{\circ}=+0.76 \mathrm{~V}\) \(\mathrm{Fe} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Fe}^{2}+2 \mathrm{e} ; E^{\circ}=+0.41 \mathrm{~V}\) The emf for the cell reaction \(\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}+\mathrm{Zn} \longrightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}+\mathrm{Fe}\) is (a) \(+1.17 \mathrm{~V}\) (b) \(-0.35 \mathrm{~V}\) (c) \(+0.35 \mathrm{~V}\) (d) \(0.117 \mathrm{~V}\)

4 step solution

Problem 116

When a lead storage battery is discharged (a) lead is formed (b) lead sulphate is consumed (c) \(\mathrm{SO}_{2}\) is evolved (d) sulphuric acid is consumed

4 step solution

Problem 117

A solution of sodium sulphate in water is electrolyzed using inert electrodes. The products at the cathode and anode are respectively (a) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{H}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}, \mathrm{Na}\) (c) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}^{2}, \mathrm{SO}_{2}\) (d) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}, \mathrm{O}_{2}\)

5 step solution

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