The 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:
1. | +0.89 V | 2. | +0.18 V |
3. | +1.83 V | 4. | +1.199 V |
Without losing it's concentration, ZnCl2 solution cannot be kept in contact with :
1. Au
2. Al
3. Pb
4. Ag
The standard reduction potential at 290 K for the following half reactions are,
(i) Zn2+ + 2e— → Zn(s); E° = -0.762 V
(ii) Cr3+ + 3e → Cr(s); E° = -0.740 V
(iii) 2H+ + 2e → H2(g); · E° = +0.000 V
(iv) Fe3+ + e → Fe2+; E° = +0.77V
Which is the strongest reducing agent?
1. Zn
2. Cr
3. Fe2+
4. H2
Al2O3 is reduced by electrolysis at low potentials and high currents. If 4.0 x 104 A of current is passed through molten Al2O3 for 6 h, what mass of aluminium is produced? (Assume 100% current efficiency, atomic mass of Al = 27g mol-1)
1. 9.0 x 103 g
2. 8.1 x 104 g
3. 2.4 x 105 g
4. 1.3 x 104 g
A 5A current is passed through a solution of copper sulphate for 40 min. The amount of copper deposited at the cathode is:
1. | 40.65g | 2. | 0.45g |
3. | 3.94g | 4. | 65.04g |
, the standard emf of the reaction
will be
1. 0.111V
2. 0.330V
3. 1.653V
4. 1.212V
E0 for Fe2+ + 2e → Fe is –0.44 volt and E0 for Zn2+ + 2e→ Zn is –0.76 volt, thus:
1. Zn is more electropositive than Fe.
2. Fe is more electropositive than Zn.
3. Zn is more electronegative.
4. None of the above.
The voltage of the cell given below increases with:
Cell: Sn(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → Sn2+(aq) + 2Ag(s)
1. Increase in size of the silver rod.
2. Increase in the concentration of Sn2+ ions.
3. Increase in the concentration of Ag+ ions.
4. None of the above.
Given below are two half-cell reactions:
Mn2+ + 2e- → Mn; E0 = -1.18V
2Mn3+ + 2e- → 2Mn2+; E0 = +1.51V
The E0 for 3Mn2+ → 2Mn+3 + Mn will be:
1. -2.69V; the reaction will not occur
2. -2.69V; the reaction will occur
3. -0.33V; the reaction will not occur
4. -0.33V; the reaction will occur
If an iron rod is dipped in CuSO4 solution, then:
1. Blue colour of the solution turns red.
2. Brown layer is deposited on iron rod.
3. No change occurs in the colour of the solution.
4. None of the above.