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431.

A weak electrolyte having the limiting equivalent conductance of 400 S cm2 g equiv-1 at 298 K is 2% ionized in its 0.1 N solution. The resistance of this solution (in ohm) in an electrolytic cell of cell constant 0.4 cm-1 at this temperature is

  • 200

  • 300

  • 400

  • 500


432.

Given that the standard reduction potentials for M/ M and N+ / N electrodes at 298 K are 0.52 V and 0.25 V respectively. Which of the following is correct in respect of the following electrochemical cell?

M | M+ || N+ | N

  • The overall cell reaction is a spontaneous reaction

  • The standard EMF of the cell is -0.27 V

  • The standard EMF of the cell is 0.77 V

  • The standard EMF of the cell is -0.77 V


433.

The standard redox potential for the reactions, Mn2+ + 2e- → Mn and Mn3+ + e- → Mn2+ are -1.18 V and 1.51 V respectively. What is the redox potential for the reaction Mn3+ + 3e- → Mn?

  • 0.33 V

  • 1.69 V

  • - 0.28 V

  • -0.85 V


434.

The limiting molar conductivities of HCl, CH3COONa and NaCl are respectively 425, 90 and 125 mho cm2 mol-1 at 25°C. The molar conductivity of 0.1 M CH3COOH solution is 7.8 mho cm2 mol-1 at the same temperature. The degree of dissociation of 0.1 M acetic acid solution at the same temperature is

  • 0.10

  • 0.02

  • 0.15

  • 0.03


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435.

One Faraday of electricity is passed through molten Al2O3 , aqueous solution of CuSO4 and molten NaCl taken in three different electrolytic cells connected in series. The mole ratio of Al, Cu and Na deposited at the respective cathode is

  • 2: 3: 6

  • 2: 3: 6

  • 6 : 3 : 2

  • 1 : 2: 3


436.

An alloy of Pb-Ag weighing 1.08 g was dissolved in dilute HNO3 and the volume made to 100 mL. A silver electrode was dipped in the solution and the emf of the cell set up Pt(s), H2 (g)| H+ (1M) || Ag+ (aq) | Ag(s) was 0.62V. If E°cell = 0. 80V. What is the percentage of Ag in the alloy? [At 25°C, RT / F = 0.06]

  • 50

  • 25

  • 2.50

  • 10


437.

The standard oxidation potentials of Zn, Cu, Ag and Ni electrodes are +0.76, 0.34, -0.80 and +0.25 V respectively. Which of the following reaction will provide maximum voltage?

  • Cu + 2Ag+(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + 2Ag

  • Zn + 2Ag+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + 2Ag

  • H2 + Ni2+(aq) → 2H+(aq) + Ni

  • Zn + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu


438.

Both Co3+ and Pt4+ have a coordination number of six. Which of the following pairs of complexes will show approximately the same electrical conductance for their 0.001M aqueous solutions?

  • CoCl· 4NH3 and PtCl. 4NH3

  • CoCl3 · 3NH3 and PtCl4 · 5NH3

  • CoCl3 · 6NH3 and PtCl4  · 5NH3

  • CoCl3 . 6NH3 and PtCl4 . 3NH3


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439.

An alloy of Pb-Ag weighing 1.08g was dissolved in dilute HNO3 and the volume made to 100 mL. A silver electrode was dipped in the solution and the emf of the cell set up Pt(s), H2(g)|H+(1M) || Ag+(aq)|Ag(s) was 0.62V. If E°cell= 0. 80V what is the percentage of Ag in the alloy? [At 25°C, RT IF= 0.06].

  • 50

  • 1

  • 10

  • 25


440.

The standard oxidation potentials of Zn, Cu, Ag and Ni electrodes are +0.76, 0.34, - 0.80 and +0.25 V respectively. Which of the following reaction will provide maximum voltage?

  • Cu + 2Ag+(aq) → Cu+2 (aq) +2Ag

  • Zn + 2Ag+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + 2Ag

  • H2 + Ni2+ (aq) → 2H+(aq) + Ni

  • Zn + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu


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