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541.

In H2-O2 fuel cell the reaction occurring at cathode is

  • 2H2 (g) + O2 → 2H2O(l)

  • O2(g) + 2H2O(l) + 4e- → 4OH-(aq)

  • H+ +e- → 1/2H2

  • H+(aq) + OH- → H2O(l)


542.

Which of the following is incorrect in a galvanic cell?

  • Oxidation occurs at anode

  • Reduction occurs at cathode

  • The electrode at which electrons are gained is called cathode

  • The electrode at which electrons are lost is called cathode


543.

A secondary cell is one

  • can be recharged

  • can be recharged by passing current through it in the same direction

  • can be recharged by passing current through it in the opposite direction

  • cannot be recharged


544.

The amount of current in Faraday, is required for the reduction of 1 mole of Cr2O72- ions to Cr3+ is

  • 1 F

  • 2 F

  • 6 F

  • 4 F


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545.

How many Coulombs of electricity are required for the oxidation of one mole of water to dioxygen?

  • 9.65 × 104 C

  • 1.93 × 104 C

  • 1.93 × 105 C

  • 19.3 × 105 C


546.

By passing electric current, NaClO3 is converted in to NaClO4 according to the following equation

NaClO3 + H2O → NaClO4 + H2

How many moles of NaClO4 will be formed when three Faradays of charges is passed through NaClO3 ?

  • 3.0

  • 1.5

  • 0.75

  • 1.0


547.

The final products formed on the addition of KI to copper sulphate solution are :

  • K2SO4.CuI2 and I2

  • K2SO4.Cu2I2 and I2

  • K2SOand Cu2O

  • K2SO4.CuO and I2


548.

In the electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution, which of the half cell reaction will occur at anode?

  • 2H2O (l) → O2 + 4H+ +4e-, Ecell°= +1.23V

  • 2H+(aq) + e- → 1/2H2,Ecell°= -0.00V

  • Na+ (aq) + e- → Na(s) Ecell°= -2.71V

  • Cl-(aq) → 1/2 Cl2 + e-, Ecell°=1.36V


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549.

The standard reduction potential at 298K the following half cell reaction.

Zn2+(aq) + 2e- → Zn(s); E°= -0.762V

Cr3+(aq) + 3e- → Cr(s); E°= -0.740V

2H+(aq) + 2e- → H2(g); E°= 0.0V

F2(g) + 2e- → 2F-(aq); E°= 2.87V

Which of the following is strongest reducing agent?

  • Zn(s)

  • Cr(s)

  • H2(g)

  • F2(g)


550.

Which of the following ions can be replaced by H+ ions when H2 gas is bubbled through the solutions containing these ions ?

  • Li

  • Ba2+

  • Cu2+

  • Be2+


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