ELECTROCHEMISTRY

LEVEL – 1 [SINGLE CORRECT]

Q1] Four colourless salt solutions are placed in separate test tubes and a strip of copper is placed in
each. Which solution finally turns blue?
(a) AgNO3 (b) Pb(NO3)2 (c) Zn(NO3)2 (d) Cd(NO3)2

Q2] Beryllium occurs naturally in the form of beryl. The metal is produced from its ore by electrolysis
after the ore has been converted to the oxide and then to the chloride. How many grams of Be(s) is
deposited from a BeCl2 solution by a current of 5.0 A that flows for 1.0 h? (Atomic
weight : Be = 9)
(a) 0.840 (b) 1.68 (c) 1.42 (d) 1.08

Q3] The standard reduction potential values of three metallic cations, X, Y and Z are +0.52, −3.03 and
−1.18 V, respectively. The order of reducing power of the corresponding metals is
(a) Y > Z > X (b) X > Y > Z (c) Z > Y > X (d) Z > X > Y

Q4] One gm metal M3+ was discharged by the passage of 1.81*1023 electrons. What is the atomic
mass of metal?
(a) 33.35 (b) 133.4 (c) 66.7 (d) None of these

Q5] Standard electrode potential data are useful for understanding the suitability of an oxidant in a
redox titration. Some half-cell reactions and their standard potentials are given below

Identify the only incorrect statement regarding the quantitative estimation of aqueous Fe(NO3)2
(a) MnO4- can be used in aqueous HCl (b) Cr2O72- can be used in aqueous HCl
(c)MnO4- can be used in aqueous H2SO4 (d) Cr2O72- can be used in aqueous H2SO4

Q6] The passage of current through a solution of certain electrolyte results in the evolution of H2(g)
at cathode and Cl2(g) at anode. The electrolytic solution is :
(a) Water (b) aq. H2SO4 (c) aq. NaCl (d) aq. CuCl2
Q7] Which one of the following does not get oxidized by bromine water?
(a) Fe2+ to Fe3+ (b) Cu+ to Cu2+ (c) Mn2+ to MnO4- (d) Sn2+ to Sn4+

Q8] What products are formed during the electrolysis of concentrated aqueous solution of sodium
chloride?
(I) Cl2 (g) at anode (II) NaOH as electrolyte (III) H2(g) at cathode
(a) I only (b) I and II only (c) I and III only (d) I, II and III

Q9] The solution of CuSO4, in which copper rod is immersed, is diluted to 10 times. The reduction
electrode potential
(a) increases by 0.0295 V (b) decreases by 0.0295 V
(c) increases by 0.059 V (d) decreases by 0.059 V

Q10] A 250.0 mL sample of a 0.20 M Cr3+ is electrolysed with a current of 96.5 A. If the remaining
[Cr3+] is 0.1 M, the duration of process is :
(a) 25 sec (b) 225 sec (c) 150 sec (d) 75 sec

Q11] Saturated solution of KNO3 is used to make ‘salt bridge’ because

(a) velocity of K+ is greater than that of NO3-
(b) velocity of NO3- is greater than that of K+
(c) velocities of both K+ and NO3- are nearly the same
(d) KNO3 is highly soluble in water

Q12] How many grams of Cr are deposited in the electrolysis of solution of Cr(NO3)3 in the same time
that it takes to deposit 0.54 g of Ag in a silver coulometer arranged in series with the Cr(NO3)3 cell?
(Atomic mass : Cr = 52.0; Ag = 108)
(a) 0.0866 (b) 0.0288 (c) 0.173 (d) 0.220

Q13] Some standard electrode potentials are given: Fe2+ + 2e- → Fe; E ° = −0.440 V Fe3+ + 3e- → Fe;
E° = −0.036 V The standard electrode potential for: Fe3+ + e− → Fe2+, is
(a) −0.476 V (b) −0.404 V (c) +0.988 V (d) +0.772 V

Q14] Sodium metal is produced commercially by the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride and
chlorine is produced as a by product. How many litres of chlorine at 1.8 atm and 27oC will be
produced if a current of 1.0*103 A is passed through NaCl (l) for 9.65 hr.?
(a) 2463 (b) 460 (c) 1800 (d) 1231.6

Q15] The standard potentials of MnO4- | Mn2+ and MnO2 | Mn2+ electrodes in acid solution are 1.51
and 1.23 V, respectively. Standard electrode potential for the electrode, MnO4- | MnO2 in acid
solution is
(a) +1.697 V (b) +5.09 V (c) +0.28 V (d) +1.37 V

Q16] When a solution of AgNO3 (1 M) is electrolysed using platinum anode and copper cathode,
what are the products obtained at two electrodes?
𝑜 𝑜 𝑜 𝑜
Given : 𝐸𝐶𝑢 2+ |𝐶𝑢 = 0.34 volt; 𝐸𝑂 ,𝐻 + |𝐻 𝑂 = 1.23 volt; 𝐸𝐻 + |𝐻 = + 0.0 volt;
2 2 2
𝐸𝐴𝑔 + |𝐴𝑔 = +0.8 volt

(a) Cu → Cu2+ at anode; Ag+ → Ag at cathode

(b) H2O → O2 at anode; Cu2+ → Cu at cathode
(c) H2O → O2 at anode; Ag+ → Ag at cathode
(d) NO3- → NO2 at anode; Ag+ → Ag at cathode

Q17] After some time, the voltage of an electrochemical cell becomes zero. This is because
(a) their electrode potential becomes zero.
(b) their reduction potential become equal but have opposite sign.
(c) their reduction potential become equal and have the same sign.
(d) the ions of the electrolyte in the salt bridge stop moving.

Q18] A salt bridge may contain :

(a) a saturated solution of KCl and agar-agar (b) a saturated solution of KNO3 and agar-agar
(c) a saturated solution of NH4NO3 (d) all of these

Q19] For the cell Zn | Zn2+ || Cu2+ | Cu, if the concentration of both, Zn2+ and Cu2+ ions are doubled,
the EMF of the cell
(a) doubles (b) reduces to half (c) remains same (d) becomes zero

Q20] Which graph correctly correlates Ecell as a function of concentrations for the cell
Zn(s)+2Ag+(aq) → Zn2+(aq)+2Ag(s) , Eocell = 1.56 V
Y-axis : Ecell, X-axis : log10 [Zn2+]/[Ag+]2

(a) (b)
(c) (d)

Q21] Use of lithium metal as an electrode in high energy density batteries is due to
(a) lithium is the lightest element. (b) lithium has the highest oxidation potential.
(c) lithium is quite reactive. (d) lithium does not corrode readily.

Q22] Select the correct cell reaction of the cell Pt(s) | Cl2(g) |Cl-(aq) || Ag+(aq)| Ag(s) :
(a) Cl2(g) + Ag+(aq) → Ag(s) + 2Cl-(aq) (b) Cl2(g) + Ag(s) → 2Cl-(aq) + Ag+(aq)
(c) 2Cl-(aq) + 2Ag+(aq) → 2Ag(s) + Cl2(g) (d) AgCl(s) → Ag+(aq) + Cl-(aq)

Q23] The Ecell for Ag(s) | AgI (satd) || Ag+ (0.10 M) | Ag (s) is +0.413 V. What is the value of Ksp of
AgI?
(a) 1.0 × 10-8 (b) 1.0 × 10-7 (c) 1.0 × 10-14 (d) 1.0 × 10-1

Q24] Based on the cell notation for a spontaneous reaction, at the anode :

Ag(s)|AgCl(s)|Cl-(aq)||Br-(aq)|Br2(l)|C(s)
(a) AgCl gets reduced (b) Ag gets oxidized (c) Br- gets oxidized (d) Br2 gets reduced

Q25] The EMF of the cell: Zn | Zn2+ (0.01 M) || Fe2+ (0.001 M) | Fe at 298 K is 0.2905 V, then the
value of equilibrium constant for the cell reaction is

Q26] The Eo for the following cell is +034 V In(s)|In(OH)3 (aq)||SbO2-(aq)|Sb(s). Using Eo = -1.0V for
the In (OH)3| In couple, calculate Eo for the SbO2-|Sb half-reaction :
(a) -1.34 (b) + 0.66 (c) +0.82 (d) - 0.66

Q27] The standard EMF of a Daniel cell at 298 K is E1. When the concentration of ZnSO4 is 1.0 M and
that of CuSO4 is 0.01 M, the EMF becomes E2 at 298 K. The correct relationship between E1 and E2 is
(a) E1 = E2 (b) E2 = 0 (c) E1 > E2 (d) E1 < E2

Q28] The position of some metals in the electrochemical series in decreasing electropositive
character is Mg > Al > Zn > Cu > Ag. What will happened if copper spoon is used to stirred a solution
of aluminium nitrate ?
(a) The spoon gets coated with aluminium. (b) An alloy of aluminium and copper is formed.
(c) No reaction occurs (d) The solution starts turning blue

Q29] The following electrochemical cell has been set up:

Pt(s)|Fe3+, Fe2+ (a = 1) || Ce4+, Ce3+ (a = 1) | Pt(s);
E °(Fe3+|Fe2+) = 0.77 V; E ° (Ce4+|Ce3+) = 1.61 V.
If an ammeter is connected between the two platinum electrodes, predict the direction of fl ow of
current. Will the current increase or decrease with time?
(a) Ce electrode to Fe electrode, decrease (b) Ce electrode to Fe electrode, increase
(c) Fe electrode to Ce electrode, decrease (d) Fe electrode to Ce electrode, increase

Q30] The standard potential at 25oC for the following half reactions is given :
Zn2+ + 2e- → Zn ; Eo = - 0.762V
Mg2+ + 2e- → Mg ; Eo = -2.37V
When Zinc dust is added to the solution of MgCl2.
(a) ZnCl2 is formed (b) Mg is precipitated
(c) Zn dissolved in the solution (d) No reaction takes place

Q31] From the following E ° values for the half-cells:

Which combination of two half-cells would result in a cell with largest potential?
(a) i and iii (b) i and iv (c) iii and iv (d) ii and iv

Q32] The Eo at 25oC for the following reaction is 0.55 V. Calculate the ∆Go in kJ/mol :
4 BiO+ (aq) + 3 N2H5+ → 4 Bi(s) + 3N2(g) + 4 H2O(l) + 7H+
(a) -637 (b) -424 (c) -106 (d) -318.5

Q33] Which process occurs in the electrolysis of an aqueous solution of nickel chloride at nickel
anode?
(a) Ni → Ni2+ + 2e- (b) Ni2+ + 2e- → Ni (c) 2Cl- → Cl2 + 2e- (d) 2H+ + 2e- → H2

Q34] In a concentration cell the same reagents are present in both the anode and the cathode
compartments, but at different concentrations. Calculate the emf of a cell containing 0.040 M. Cr3+
in one compartment and 1.0 M Cr3+ in the other if Cr electrodes are used in both.
(a) 0.028V (b) 0.249V (c) 0.083V (d) 0.125V

Q35] Copper can be deposited from acidified copper sulphate and alkaline cuprous cyanide. If the
same current is passed for a definite time
(a) the amount of copper deposited from acidic copper sulphate will be higher
(b) the amount of copper deposited from alkaline cuprous cyanide will be higher
(c) the same amount of copper will be deposited
(d) copper will not deposit in either case

Q36] Given the following standard electrode potentials, the Ksp for PbBr2 is :
PbBr2(s) + 2e- → Pb(s) + 2Br-(aq); Eo = - 0.248V
Pb2+(aq) + 2e- → Pb(s); Eo = -0.126V
(a) 7.4*10-5 (b) 4.9*10-14 (c) 5.2*10-6 (d) 2.3*10-13

Q37] Using same quantity of current, which among Na, Mg and Al is deposited more (by mass)
during electrolysis of their molten salts?
(a) Na (b) Mg (c) Al (d) All in same
Q38] By how much is the oxidizing power of Cr2O72-|Cr3+ couple decreased if the H+ concentration is
decreased from 1 M to 10-3 M at 25oC?
(a) 0.001 V (b) 0.207 V (c) 0.441 V (d) 0.414 V

Q39] The current efficiency of an electrodeposition of copper metal in which 9.8 g of copper is
deposited by a current of 3 A for 10000 s, from aqueous copper sulphate solution, is about
(a) 60% (b) 99% (c) 92% (d) 75%

Q40] Resistance of a decimolar solution between two electrodes 0.02 meter apart and 0.0004 m 2 in
area was found to be 50 ohm. Specific conductance (k) is :
(a) 0.1 S m-1 (b) 1 S m-1 (c) 10 S m-1 (d) 4*10-4 S m-1

Q41] A solution containing 1.0 M each of Cu(NO3)2, Mg(NO3)2, AgNO3, Hg(NO3)2 is being electrolysed
using inert electrodes. The values of standard electrode potential are: Ag+ | Ag = 0.80 V, Hg2+ | Hg =
0.79 V, Cu2+ | Cu = 0.34 V, Mg2+ | Mg = − 2.37 V. With increasing voltage, the sequence of deposit of
metals on the cathode will be
(a) Ag, Hg, Cu, Mg (b) Mg, Cu, Hg, Ag (c) Ag, Mg, Cu (d) Cu, Hg, Ag

Q42] When a concentrated solution of an electrolyte is diluted

(a) its specific conductance increases
(b) its equivalent conductivity decreases
(c) its specific conductivity decreases and equivalent conductivity increases
(d) both specific and equivalent conductivity increase

Q43] An ion is a reduced to the element when it absorbs 6 × 1020 electrons. The number of
equivalents of the ion is
(a) 0.10 (b) 0.01 (c) 0.001 (d) 0.0001

Q44] The specific conductance of a saturated solution of silver bromide is k Scm-1. The limiting ionic
conductivity of Ag+ and Br- ions are x and y, respectively. The solubility of silver bromide in gL-1 is :
(molar mass of AgBr =188)
𝑘 × 1000 𝑘 𝑘 × 1000 ×188 𝑥+𝑦 1000
(a) (b) × 188 (c) (d) ×
𝑥−𝑦 𝑥+𝑦 𝑥+𝑦 𝑘 188

Q45] Three faradays of electricity is passed through molten Al2O3, aqueous solutions of CuSO4 and
molten NaCl. The amounts of Al, Cu and Na deposited at the cathodes will be in the molar ratio of
(a) 1:2:3 (b) 3:2:1 (c) 1:1.5:3 (d) 6:3:2

Q46] The ionic conductivity of Ba2+ and Cl- at infinite dilution are 127 and 76 ohm-1 cm2 eq-1
respectively. The equivalent conductivity of BaCl2 at infinity dilution (in ohm-1 cm2 eq-1)would be :
(a) 203 (b) 279 (c) 101.5 (d) 139.5

Q47] When 12,000 coulombs of electricity is passed through the electrolyte, 3.0 g of a metal of
atomic mass 96.5 g/mol is deposited. The electro-valency of the metal cation in the electrolyte is
(a) +4 (b) +3 (c) +2 (d) −4

Q48] HNO3(aq) is titrated with NaOH(aq) conductometrically, graphical representation of the

titration is :
(a) (b) (c) (d)

Q49] Sodium amalgam is prepared by electrolysis of aqueous NaCl using 10 g mercury as cathode.
How many Faraday of electricity is required to prepare 18.7% Na-amalgam, by weight, with a current
efficiency of 50%?
(a) 0.1 F (b) 0.2 F (c) 0.05 F (d) 0.16 F

Q50] Conductometric titration curve of a equimolar mixture of a HCl and HCN with NaOH(aq) is (a)

(b) (c) (d)

Level – 2
Single correct
Q1] The standard reduction potential for the process:
[Co(H2O)6]3+ + e- → [Co(H2O)6]2+ is 1.8 V. The standard reduction potential for the process:
[Co(NH3)6]3+ + e- → [Co(NH3)6]2+ is 0.1 V. Which of the complex ion, [Co(H2O)6]2+ or [Co(NH3)6]2+ can
be oxidized to the corresponding cobalt (III) complex, by oxygen, in basic medium, under standard
condition? [Given: 𝐸𝑂𝑜2 | 𝑂− = 0.4 V]
(a) [Co(H2O)6]2+ (b) [Co(NH3)6]2+ (c) both (d) none of these

Q2] 100 mL of 0.05 M CuSO4(aq) solution was electrolysed using inert electrodes by passing current
till the pH of the resulting solution was 2. The solution after electrolysis was neutralized and then
treated with excess KI and formed I2 titrated with 0.04 M Na2S2O3 Calculate the required volume (in
mL) of Na2S2O3 :
(a) 112.5 mL (b) 100 mL (c) 125 mL (d) None of thesem

Q3] For the process: Cu2+ + 2e- → Cu; log[Cu2+] vs. Ered graph is shown in the figure, where OA = 0.34
V. The electrode potential of the half-cell of Cu|Cu2+ (0.1 M) will be [2.303 RT/F = 0.06]

(a) −0.31 V (b) +0.31 V (c) −0.37 V (d) +0.37 V

Q4] The cell Pt|H2 (g, 0.1 bar) | H+ (aq), pH = X || Cl- (aq, 1M) Hg2Cl2 | Hg | Pt,
has e.m.f. of 0.5755 V at 25oC. The SOP of calomel electrode is -0.28V, then pH of solution will be :
(a) 11 (b) 4.5 (c) 5.5 (d) None of these

Q5] At what pH does the potential (EMF) for the disproportionation of chlorine change from a
negative value to a positive value, assuming 1.0 bar pressure and 1.0 M concentration for all species
except hydrogen ion? Given:
Cl2 + 2e- → 2Cl- ; E ° = 1.36 V
2 OCl- + 4H+ + 2e- → Cl2 + 2H2O; E ° = 1.63 V.
[2.303 RT/F = 0.06]
(a) 4.5 (b) 1.5 (c) 2.25 (d) 9.0

Q6] What is the potential of an electrode which originally contained 0.1 M NO3- and 0.4 M H+ and
which has been treated by 80% of the cadmium necessary to reduce all the NO3- to NO(g) at 1 bar?
Given : NO3- + 4H+ + 3e- → NO + 2H2O; Eo = 0.96V; log 2=0.3
(a) 0.84 V (b) 1.08 V (c) 1.23 V (d) 1.36 V
Q7] Two electrochemical cells are assembled in which the following reactions occur:

(a) −0.256 V (b) +0.256 V (c) +1.854 V (d) −1.854 V

Q8] Copper reduces NO3- into NO and NO2 depending upon concentration of HNO3 in solution.
Assuming [Cu2+]= 1.0 M, and PNO = 𝑃𝑁𝑂2 = 10-3 bar, at which concentration of HNO3, thermodynamic
tendency for reduction of NO3- into NO and NO2 by copper is same?
𝑜 𝑜 𝑜
[Given : 𝐸𝐶𝑢 2+ |𝐶𝑢 = +0.34 volt, 𝐸𝑁𝑂− |𝑁𝑂 = +0.96 volt, 𝐸𝑁𝑂− |𝑁𝑂 = +0.79 volt]
3 3 2
(a) 101.23 M (b) 100.56 M (c) 100.66 M (d) 100.12 M

Q9] The EMFs of the cell obtained by combining separately Zn and Cu electrodes of a Daniel cell with
normal calomel electrodes are 1.083 V and − 0.018 V, respectively, at 25º C. If the potential of
normal calomel electrode is − 0.28 V, the EMF of the Daniel cell is
(a) 1.065 V (b) 1.101 V (c) 0.803 V (d) 0.262 V

Q10] Given the cell : Cd (s)| Cd(OH)2(s)| NaOH (aq, 0.01 M) | H2 (g, 1 bar)| (Pt(s) with Ecell 0.0 V. If
𝑜
Ecell = 0.0 V, if 𝐸𝐶𝑑 2+ |𝐶𝑑 = -0.39 V then Ksp of Cd(OH2) is

(a) 0.1 (b) 10-13 (c) 10-15 (d) None of these

Q11] On the basis of information available from the reaction 4Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3; ΔG = −965 kJ/ mol
of O2 The minimum EMF required to carry out electrolysis of Al2O3 is
(a) 0.833 V (b) 2.5 V (c) 5.0 V (d) 1.67 V

Q12] Calculate the potential of a half cell having reaction : Ag2S(s) + 2e- ➔ 2Ag(s) + S2-(aq) in
solution buffered at pH=3 and which is also saturated with 0.1M H2S(aq):
(a) 1.18 (b) 0.19 (c) -0.19 V (d) none of these

Q13] When silver chloride is dissolved in a large excess of ammonia, practically all silver ion can be
assumed to exist in form of a single ionic species [Agx(NH3)y]x+. Compute the values of x and y using
the two following cells:

(a) x = 1, y = 2 (b) x = 1, y = 4 (c) x = 2, y = 4 (d) x = 1, y = 6

Q14] The conductivity of 0.1 N NaOH solution is 0.022 cm-1. When equal volume of 0.1 N HCl
solution is added, the conductivity of resultant solution is decreased to 0.0055 cm-1. The equivalent
conductivity in Scm2 equivalent-1 of NaCl solution is :
(a) 0.0055 (b) 0.11 (c) 110 (d) None of these

Q15] Two students use same stock solution of ZnSO4 but different solutions of CuSO4. The EMF of
one cell is 0.03V higher than the other. The concentration of CuSO4 in the cell with higher EMF value
is 0.5 M. The concentration of CuSO4 in the other cell is (2.303 RT/F = 0.06)
(a) 0.05 M (b) 5.0 M (c) 0.5 M (d) 0.005 M

Q16] In above question after formation of NaCl, further 0.1 N HCl is added, the volume of which is
double to that of the first portion added, the conductivity increases to 0.018 Scm-1. The value of Λeq
(HCl) is [assume no change in equivalent conductivity of NaCl (aq)] :
(a) 330 S cm2 eq-1 (b) 305 S cm2 eq-1 (c) 415 S cm2 eq-1 (d) 360 S cm2 eq-1

Q17] When molten ICI3 is electrolysed using platinum electrodes

(a) I2 is evolved at cathode and Cl2 at anode
(b) Cl2 is evolved at cathode and I2 at anode
(c) I2 is evolved at cathode and both I2 and Cl2 at anode
(d) electrolysis does not take place

Q18] The conductivity of 0.001 M Na2SO4 solution is 2.6 * 10-4 Scm-1 and increases to 7.0*10-4 Scm-1,
when the solution is saturated with CaSO4. The molar conductivities of Na+ and Ca2+ are 50 and 120
Scm2 mol-1, respectively. Neglect conductivity of used water. What is the solubility product of CaSO4?
(a) 4*10-6 (b) 1.57*10-3 (c) 4*10-4 (d) 2.46*10-6

Q19] When electric current is passed through a cell having an electrolyte, positive ions move
towards the cathode and negative ions towards the anode. If the cathode is pulled out of the
solution, then the
(a) positive and negative ions will move towards the anode
(b) positive ions will start moving towards the anode, the negative ions will stop moving
(c) negative ions will continue to move towards the anode, the positive ions will start moving
randomly
(d) positive and negative ions will start moving randomly

Q20] Three electrolytic cells X, Y, Z containing solution of NaCl, AgNO3 and CuSO4 respectively are
connected in series combination. During electrolysis 21.6 gm of silver deposits at cathode in cell Y.
Which is incorrect statement.
(a) 6.35 gm copper deposits at cathode in cell Z
(b) 2.24 litre Cl2 is liberated (at 1 atm and 273 K) at anode in cell X
(c) 2.24 litre O2 is liberated (at 1 atm and 273 K) at anode in cell Y
(d) 2.24 litre H2 is liberated (at 1 atm and 273 K) at cathode in cell X

Q21] Which of the following substances: Na, Hg, S, Pt and graphite can be used as electrodes in
electrolytic cells having aqueous solution?
(a) Na, Pt and graphite (b) Na and Hg
(c) Hg, Pt and graphite (d) Na and S

Q22] Zn(s) | Zn(CN)42- (0.5 M), CN- (0.01) || Cu(NH3)42+ (0.5 M), NH3 (1M) | Cu(s)
Given: Kf of Zn(CN)4-2 = 1016 , Kf of Cu(NH3)42+ = 1012 ,
𝑜 𝑜
𝐸𝑍𝑛 | 𝑍𝑛+2 = 0.76; 𝐸𝐶𝑢2+|𝐶𝑢 = 0.34V, 2.303 RT / F = 0.06
The emf of above cell is :
(a) 1.22 V (b) 1.10 V (c) 0.98 V (d) None of these

Q23] Assuming that copper contains only iron, silver and gold as impurities. After passage of 12.4 A
for 4825 s, the mass of anode decreased by 20.00 g and the cathode increased by 19.05 g. The
percentages of iron and copper in the original sample are, respectively, (Cu = 63.5, Fe = 56)
(a) 4.75%, 95.25% (b) 2.8%, 95.25% (c) 95.25%, 4.75% (d) 95.25%, 1.91%
Q24] At 25°C, the molar conductance at infinite dilution for HCl solution is 4.25 Ω-1 m2 mol-1, while its
specific conductance is 382.5 Ω-1 m-1. If the degree of dissociation is 90%, the molarity of solution is
(a) 0.9 M (b) 1.0 M (c) 0.1 M (d) 1.1 M

Q25] Most of the copper used to make wire has been electrically refined by depositing it from
copper salts solution (divalent) on to a cathode. What is the cost of electrical energy required per kg
of copper if the cost of electricity is Rs 4.00 per kWh and the cell operates at 0.33 V? The
electrochemical equivalent of copper is 0.00033 g/coulomb.
(a) Rs 11.11 (b) Rs 5.55 (c) Rs 2.22 (d) Rs 1.11

Q26] The molar conductivity of 0.10 M solution of MgCl2 is 100 mho cm2 mol-1, at 25°C. A cell with
electrodes that are 1.50 cm2 in surface area and 0.50 cm apart is filled with 0.10 M – MgCl2 solution.
How much current will flow when the potential difference between the electrodes is 5 volts?
(a) 0.03 A (b) 3.0 A (c) 0.15 A (d) 15 A

Q27] Lactic acid, HC3H5O3, produced in 1 g sample of muscle tissue was titrated using
phenolphthalein as indicator against OH- ions which were obtained by the electrolysis of water. As
soon as OH- ions are produced, they react with lactic acid and at complete neutralization,
immediately a pink colour is noticed. If electrolysis was made for 1158 s using 50.0 mA current to
reach the end point, what was the percentage of lactic acid in muscle tissue?
(a) 5.4% (b) 2.7% (c) 10.8% (d) 0.054%

Q28] The conductivity of saturated solution of Ba3(PO4)2 is 1.2 × 10-5 Ω-1 cm-1. The limiting equivalent
conductivities of BaCl2, K3PO4 and KCl are 160, 140 and 100 Ω-1 cm2 eq-1, respectively. The solubility
product of Ba3(PO4)2 is
(a) 10-5 (b) 1.08 × 10-23 (c) 1.08 × 10-25 (d) 1.08 × 10-27

Q29] During the discharge of a lead storage battery, the density of sulphuric acid fell from 1.5 to 1.1
g/ml. Sulphuric acid of density 1.5 g/ml is 40% H2SO4, by weight, and that of density 1.1 g/ml is 10%
H2SO4, by weight. The battery holds 3.6 L of the acid and the volume remained practically constant
during the discharge. Calculate the number of ampere-hours which the battery should have been
used. The electrode reactions are:
Pb + SO42- → PbSO4 + 2e PbO22 + 4H+ + SO42- + 2e → PbSO4 + 2H2O
(a) 965 (b) 482.5 (c) 1930 (d) 241.25

Q30] A dilute aqueous solution of Na2SO4 is electrolysed using platinum electrodes. The products at
the anode and cathode are, respectively,
(a) O2, H2 (b) S2O82-, Na (c) O2, Na (d) S2O82-, H2

MTOC
Q1] Pick up the false statement(s):
(a) The net chemical change in a galvanic cell reaction is always redox reactions.
(b) In a galvanic cell made of copper and cadmium electrodes, cadmium electrode may act as anode.
(c) Standard potential increases with increasing concentration of the electrolyte.
(d) Calomel electrode is a reference electrode having 0.00 volt potential.

Q2] Select correct statement(s) about electrolysis :

(a) Electric current is used to drive a non-spontaneous reaction
(b) G is positive for chemical process during electrolysis
(c) Cations and anions are moved toward the anode and cathode respectively
(d) Over voltage is generally associated with evolution of O2 gas

Q3] The passage of electricity in the Daniel cell when Zn and Cu electrodes are connected
(a) from Cu to Zn inside the cell (b) from Cu to Zn outside the cell
(c) from Zn to Cu inside the cell (d) from Zn to Cu outside the cell

Q4] The oxidation potential of hydrogen half-cell will be negative if :

(a) p(H2) = 1 atm and [H+] = 1M (b) p(H2) = 1 atm and [H+] = 2M
(c) p(H2) = 0.2 atm and [H+] = 1M (d) p(H2) = 0.2 atm and [H+] = 0.2 M

Q5] Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a) The conductivity of molten NaCl is due to movement of Na+ and Cl- ions.
(b) Solid NaCl is good conductor of electricity.
(c) Molten sodium is a good conductor because of mobile electrons.
(d) Resistivity is reciprocal of molar conductivity of electrolyte.

Q6] When an aqueous concentrated solution of lithium chloride is electrolysed using inert electrodes
:
(a) Cl2 is liberated at the anode
(b) Li is deposited at the cathode
(c) as the current flows, pH of the solution around the cathode remains constant
(d) as the current flows, pH of the solution around the cathode increases

Q7] The function(s) of salt bridge in a cell is/ are

(a) It maintains standard electrode potential of cell constant which depends on several factors.
(b) It completes the electrical circuit.
(c) It departs both the solutions from each other.
(d) It maintains the electrical neutrality of both electrolytic solutions.

Q8] When a lead storage battery is discharged :

(a) SO2 is evolved (b) lead sulphate is produced at both electrodes
(c) sulphuric acid is consumed (d) water is formed

Q9] The reactions taking place in the dry cell are:

Anode: Zn → Zn2+ + 2e-
Cathode: 2MnO2 + 2NH4+ + 2e− → Mn2O3 + 2NH3 + H2O The minimum mass of reactants, if a dry cell
is to generate 0.25A for 9.65 h, are (Mn = 55, Zn = 65.4) (neglect any other chemical reactions
occurring in the cell)
(a) 2.943 g Zn (b) 7.83 g MnO2 (c) 1.62 g NH4+ (d) 3.915 g MnO2

Q10] For a reaction in a galvanic cell the value of -∆G at certain temperature is not necessarily equal
to :
(a) nFEo (b) RT K ln (c) T. ∆So - ∆Ho (d) zero

Q11] For the reduction of NO3- ion in an aqueous solution, E° is +0.96 V. Values of E° for some metal
ions are given below:
The pair(s) of metal that is(are) oxidized by NO3- in aqueous solution is(are)
(a) V and Hg (b) Hg and Fe (c) Fe and Au (d) Fe and V

Q12] Which of the following statements are correct regarding to galvanic cell?
(a) A reaction is spontaneous from left to right if Ecell > 0
(b) A reaction occurs from right to left if Ecell < 0
(c) If the system is at equilibrium no net reaction occurs
(d) Ecell is temperature-independent

Q13] In a galvanic cell, the salt bridge

(a) does not participate chemically in the cell reaction.
(b) stops the diffusion of ions from one electrode to another.
(c) is necessary for the occurrence of the cell reaction.
(d) ensures mixing of the two electrolytic solutions.

Q14] In electrolyte concentration cell :

(a) the electrode material and the solution in both half-cells are composed of the same substances
(b) only the concentrations of solutions of the same substances is different
(c) Eocell = 0
(d) the Nernst equation reduces to Ecell = - (0.0591/n) log Q at 25oC

Q15] A lead storage cell is discharged which causes the H2SO4 electrolyte to change from a
concentration of 40% by weight (density = 1.260 g/ml) to 28%, by weight. The original volume of
solution was 1 L. Identify the correct statement(s):
(a) The overall cell reaction is: Pb(s) + PbO2(s) + 2H2SO4(aq) → 2PbSO4(s) + 2H2O(l).
(b) A total of 2.0 moles of H2SO4 is reacted.
(c) The total charge released from anode of the cell is 1.93 × 105 coulomb.
(d) The mass of electrolytic solution has decreased.

Q16] Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(a) The conductance of one cm3 (or 1 unit3) of a solution is called specific conductance
(b) Specific conductance increases while molar conductivity decreases on progressive dilution
(c) The limiting equivalent conductivity of weak electrolyte cannot be determined exactly by
extraplotation of the plot of Λeq against √𝑐
(d) The conductance of metals is due to the movement of free electrons

Q17] A dilute solution of KCl was placed between two Pt electrodes 10 cm apart across which a
potential difference of 10 volt was applied. Which is/are correct statement (Given : molar
conductivity of K+ at infinite dilution is 96.5 Scm2 mol-1.)
(a) Ionic mobility of K+ is 10-3 cm2 sec-1 volt-1 (b) The speed of K+ is 10-3 cm sec-1
(c) Distance travelled by K+ in 5*103 sec is 5 cm. (d) The potential gradient is 1.0 volt cm-1.

Q18] Given : Pt(s)|Cl2(g)|Cl-(C1) ||Cl- (C2)|Cl2(g)|Pt (s)

P1 atm P2 atm
 Identify in which of following condition working of cell takes place :
(a) C1 > C2 and P1 = P2 (b) P2 > P1 and C1 = C2
(c) C1 < C2 and P1 = P2 (d) P2 < P1 and C1 = C2

Q19] 1000 mL 1M CuSO4(aq) is electrolysed by 9.65 A current for 100 sec using Pt-electrode. Which
is/are correct statement ?
(a) Blue colour intensity decreases during electrolysis.
(b) Blue colour intensity remains constant if Cu-electrode used.
(c) pH of solution is 8 after electrolysis.
(d) 28 mL of CH4 at 1 atm and 273 K required for its combustion by O2, liberated during electrolysis.

Q20] The standard electrode potential of a metal-metal ion (Ag | Ag+ ) metal-sparingly soluble salt
anion (Ag|AgCl|Cl-) are related as:

INTEGER
Q1] The standard reduction potential for Cu2+|Cu electrode is +0.34 V. The solubility product of
Cu(OH)2 is 1.0 × 10-19. The pH of solution at which the reduction potential for the above electrode
becomes 0.31 V, is (2.303 RT/F = 0.06)

Q2] What is the equivalent mass of O2 in the following reaction, H2O + ½ O2 + 2e- → 2OH- ?

Q3] If it is desired to construct the following galvanic cell:

Ag(s) | Ag+ (saturated AgI) || Ag+ (saturated AgCl, x × 10-4 M Cl-) | Ag(s)
to have Ecell = 0.102 V, what should be the value of x to get [Cl-], which must be present in the
cathodic half-cell to achieve the desired EMF. Given Ksp of AgCl and AgI are 1.8 × 10-10 and
8.1 × 10-17, respectively. (2.303 RT/F = 0.06, log 2 = 0.3)

Q4] When a molten salt was electrolysed for 5 min with 9.65 A current, 0.18 g of the metal was
deposited. Calculate the Eq. mass of metal.

Q5] A volume of 500 ml of 0.1 M – CuSO4 solution is electrolysed for 5 min at a current of 0.161 A. If
Cu is produced at one electrode and oxygen at the other, the approximate pH of the final solution is

Q6] Calculate the cell potential (in V) if ΔG = - 96.5 kJ/mol and n = 1

Q7] The electrode reactions for charging of a lead storage battery are:
PbSO4 + 2e → Pb + SO42-
PbSO4 + 2H2O → PbO2 + SO42- + 4H+ + 2e
The electrolyte in the battery is an aqueous solution of sulphuric acid. Before charging, the specific
gravity of the liquid was found to be 1.10 (16% H2SO4 by wt.). After charging for 965/9 h, the specific
gravity of the liquid was found to be 1.42 (40% H2SO4 by weight). If the battery contained 2 L of the
liquid and the volume remains constant during charge, the average current (in A) used for charging
the battery is

Q8] If ΔGo for the half cell MnO4- | MnO2 in an acid solution is -xF then find the value of x.
𝑜 𝑜
Given : 𝐸𝑀𝑛𝑂 −
4 |𝑀𝑛
2+ = 1.5V ; 𝐸𝑀𝑛𝑂 |𝑀𝑛2+ = 1.25 V
2
Q9] In the refining of silver by electrolytic method, what will be the final mass (in gm) of 72.8 g silver
anode (60% pure, by weight), if 9.65 A current is passed for 1 h? (Ag = 108)

Q10] At what pH oxidation potential of water is -0.81 V ?

Q11] The specific conductivity of a saturated solution of AgCl is 2.80 × 10-4 mho m-1 at 25°C. If λ°Ag+ =
6.19 × 10-3 mho m2 mol-1 and λ°Cl- = 7.81 × 10-3 mho m2 mol-1, the solubility of silver chloride (in order
of 10-5 g l-1) at 25°C, is

Q12] The resistance of a conductivity cell containing 0.001 M KCl solution at 298K is 1500Ω . What is
the cell constant (in mm-1) if the conductivity of 0.001 M KCl solution is 2*10-3 S mm-1.

Q13] Determine potential (in mV) of the cell: Pt | Fe2+, Fe3+ || Cr2O72-, Cr3+, H+ | Pt in which [Fe2+] =
0.75 M, [Fe3+] = 0.75 M, [Cr2O72-] = 2 M, [Cr3+] =4 M and [H+] = 1 M. Given:

Q14] Molar conductivities at infinite dilution of KCl, HCl and CH3COOK are 0.013, 0.038 and 0.009
Sm2 mol-1 respectively at 291K. If conductivity of 0.001 M CH3COOH is 2.72*10-3 Sm-1 then find %
degree of dissociation of CH3COOH.

Q15] Calculate potential (in mV) of the cell: Cu | Mn(s) | MnCl2(0.001 M), HCl(0.01 M) | O2(0.25 bar)
| Pt | Cu. Given, Eo = −1.185 V for the Mn2+ | Mn couple and 1.229 V for the O2 | H2O, H+ couple.
(2.303 RT/F = 0.06, log 2 = 0.3)

Q16] The standard reduction potential of a silver chloride electrode (metal-sparingly soluble salt
electrode) is 0.209 V and for silver electrode is 0.80 V. If the moles of AgCl that can dissolve in 10 L of
a 0.01 M NaCl solution is represented as 10-Z then find the value of Z.

Q17] An amount of 19 g of molten SnCl2 is electrolysed for some time. Inert electrodes are used.
1.19 g of tin is deposited at the cathode. No substance is lost during electrolysis. If the ratio of the
masses of SnCl2 and SnCl4 after electrolysis is x : 261, the value of x is (Sn = 119)

Q18] If Kc for the reaction

Cu2+(aq) + Sn2+(aq) → Sn4+(aq) + Cu(s)
at 25oC is represented as 2.6*10y then find the value of y.
𝑜 𝑜
(Given : 𝐸𝐶𝑢 2+ |𝐶𝑢 = 0.34V ; 𝐸𝑆𝑛4+ |𝑆𝑛2+ = 1.25 V

Q19] We have taken a saturated solution of AgBr. Ksp of AgBr is 12 × 10-14. If 10-7 moles of AgNO3 is
added to 1 litre of this solution, find conductivity (specific conductance) of this solution in terms of
10-7 S·m-1 units. Given λo(Ag+) = 6 × 10-3 S m2 mol-1, λ°(Br-) = 8 × 10-3 S m2 mol-1, λ°(NO3-) = 7 × 10-3
S·m2 mol-1.

Q20] How many faradays are required for reduction of 1 mol C6H5NO2 into C6H5NH2 ?
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11] c 12] a 13] d 14] a 15] a 16] c 17] c 18] d 19] c 20] b

21] b 22] c 23] d 24] b 25] b 26] d 27] c 28] c 29] a 30] d

31] a 32] a 33] a 34] a 35] b 36] a 37] a 38] d 39] b 40] b

41] a 42] c 43] c 44] c 45] c 46] a 47] a 48] a 49] b 50] d

[Level -2]
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11] b 12] c 13] a 14] c 15] a 16] b 17] a 18] a 19] c 20] c

21] c 22] c 23] b 24] c 25] d 26] c 27] a 28] b 29] b 30] a

MTOC
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6] ad 7] bcd 8] bcd 9] abc 10] bd
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Integer type
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