Rahul Chemistry Classes

Electrochemistry(Objective)
Time 45 min MM 100

Q1. Standard electrode potential for Sn4+ / Sn2+ couple isQ6. Consider the following relations for emf of a
electrochemical cell :
+0.15 V and that for the Cr3+/Cr couple is -0.74. These
(a) emf of
two couples in their standard state are connected to make
(b) cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) –
a cell. The cell potential will be :
(Reduction potential of cathode)
1. + 0.89 V
(c) emf of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) +
2. + 0.18 V
(Reduction potential of cathode)
3. + 1.83 V
(d) emf of cell = (Reduction potential of anode) +
4. + 1.199 V
(Reduction potential of cathode)
(e) emf of cell = (Oxidation potential of anode) –
Q2. A button cell used in watches functions as following
(Oxidation potential of cathode)
Zn(s) + Ag2O(s) + H2O(l) 2Ag(s) + Zn2+ (aq) + The correct relation among the given options is :
2OH– (aq) 1. (a) and (b)
If half cell potentials are : 2. (c) and (d)
2+ – 3. (b) and (d)
Zn (aq) + 2e → Zn(s); E º = – 0.76 V
4. (c) and (a)
Ag2O (s) + H2O (l) + 2e– → 2Ag(s) + 2OH– (aq); E º =
0.34 V Q7. Consider the change in oxidation state of Bromine
The cell potential will be: corresponding to different emf values as shown in the
1. 0.42 V diagram below:
2. 0.84 V
3. 1.34 V
4. 1.10 V

Q3. Molten sodium chloride conducts electricity due to

the presence of :
Then the species undergoing disproportionation is:-
1. Free ions.
2. Free molecules. 1. BrO−3
3. Free electrons.
4. Atoms of sodium and chlorine. 2. BrO−4
3. Br2
Q4. The correct increasing order of reducing power of the 4. HBrO
metals is :
(K+/K = –2.93V, Ag+/Ag = 0.80V, Hg2+/Hg =
0.79V, Mg2+/Mg = –2.37 V, Cr3+/Cr = – 0.74V) Q8. A gas X at 1 atm is bubbled through a solution
1. Cr < Mg < K < Ag < Hg containing a mixture of 1M Y- and 1M Z- at 25 oC . If the
2. Mg < K < Ag < Hg < Cr reduction potential of Z>Y>X, then :
3. K < Ag < Hg < Cr < Mg
4. Ag < Hg < Cr < Mg < K 1. Y will oxidize X but not Z
2. Y will oxidize Z but not X
Q5. The metal that cannot be produced on reduction of it's 3. Y will oxidize both X and Z
oxide by aluminium is : 4. Y will reduce both X and Z
(1) K Q9. If Eo 2+ = -0.441 V and Eo 3+ 2+ = 0.771 V, the
(2) Mn Fe / Fe Fe / Fe

(3) Cr standard emf of the reaction :

(4) Fe Fe + 2Fe3+→ 3Fe2+ will be :
1. 0.330 V
2. 1.653 V
3. 1.212 V
4. 0.111 V

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 Rahul Chemistry Classes
Electrochemistry(Objective)
Time 45 min MM 100

Q10. Q15. The incorrect statement about an inert electrode in a

The electrode potentials for cell is :
( )
Cu2+ aq + e− → Cu+ aq and( ) 1. It does not participate in the cell reaction.
Cu+ ( )
aq + e− → Cu s () 2. It provides surface neither for oxidation or for the
reduction reaction.
are +0.15 V and +0.50 V respectively. The value of 3. It provides a surface for the conduction of electrons.
4. It provides a surface for redox reaction.
E 0Cu 2+ / Cu will be :
1. 0.325 V Q16. Electrode potential is potential difference between
2. 0.650 V the -
3. 0.150V 1. Electrode and the electrolyte.
4. 0.500 V 2. Anode and Cathode.
3. Anode and Atmosphere.
4. Cathode and Atmosphere.
Q11. The correct statement among the following options
is:
1. Ecell and ΔrG of cell reaction both are extensive Q17. The difference between the electrode potentials of
two electrodes when no current is drawn through the cell
properties.
is called :
2. Ecell and ΔrG of cell reaction both are intensive 1. Cell potential.
properties. 2. Cell emf.
3. Ecell is an intensive property while ΔrG of cell reaction 3. Potential difference.
is an extensive property. 4. Cell voltage.
4. Ecell is an extensive property while ΔrG of cell reaction
is an intensive property.
Q18.
The pressure of H2 required to make the potential of H2 -
Q12. The maximum work which can be obtained from a electrode zero in pure water at 298 K is :
Daniel cell - 1. 10-12atm
Zn(s) ∣ Zn+2(aq) ∣∣ Cu+2(aq) ∣ Cu(s) 2. 10-10 atm
if : E∘ +2 = − 0. 76 V and E∘ +2 = 0. 34 V 3. 10-2 atm
Zn /Zn Cu /Cu
1. 106.15 KJ 4. 10-14atm
2. -212.3 KJ
3. 424.6 KJ
4. +212.3 KJ Q19. The electrochemical cell:
Zn || ZnSO4 (0.01 M)lCuSO4(1.0M) Cu, the emf of this
Q13. The Emf of the given cell is: Daniel cell is E1 When the concentration ZnSO4 is
Zn(s) | Zn+2 (0.1M) || Sn+2 (0.001M) | Sn(s)
Changed to 1M and that of CuSO4 changed to 0.01M,
Given Eo +2
= −0. 76 V, Eo 2+ = −0. 14 V
Zn / Zn Sn / Sn the emf changes to E2. The relationship between E1 and
1. 0.62V E2 is :
2. 0.56V (1) E1 = E2
3. 1.12V
(2) E1 < E2
4. 0.31V
Q14. The standard reduction potential for Fe2+|Fe and (3) E1 > E2
Sn2+|Sn ,electrodes are -0.44 V and -0.14 V respectively. (4) E2 = 0 ≠E1
For the cell reaction, Fe2+ + Sn −−→ Fe + Sn2+, the
standard Emf is:
1. +0.30 V
2. 0.58 V
3. + 0.58 V
4. -0.30 V

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 Q20. Consider the following cell reaction
2Fe(s) + O2(g) + 4H+(aq) → 2Fe2+(aq) + 2H2O(l)
the cell potential at 25°C is :

E° = 1.67 V, At [Fe2+] = 10−3 M, PO2 = 0.1 atm and

: pH=3
1. 1.27 V
2. 1.77 V
3. 1.87 V
4. 1.57 V

Q21. The electrode potential of Cu electrode dipped in

0.025 M CuSO4 solution at 298 K is:
(standard reduction potential of Cu = 0.34 V)
1. 0.047 V
2. 0.293 V
3. 0.35 V
4. 0.387 V

Q22. The voltage of the given below cell is increased by :

() ( ) ( )
Cell : Sn s + 2 Ag+ aq −−→ Sn2+ aq + 2 Ag 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.

Q23. The potential of hydrogen electrode having a pH =

10 is :
1. 0.59V
2. –0.59V
3. 0 V
4. –59V

Q24. By how much will the potential of half cell Cu2+|Cu

change if the solution is diluted to 100 times at 298 K . It
will :
(1) Increases by 59 mV.
(2) Decreases by 59 mV.
(3) Increases by 29.5 mV.
(4) Decreases by 29.5 mV.

Q25. The half cell reduction potential of a hydrogen

electrode at pH = 10 will be :
1. 0.59 V
2. – 0.59 V
3. 0.059 V
4. – 0.059 V

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