Foundation

Practice Test-02
PARISHRAM (2025)
CHEMISTRY

Q1 Given: Cu(s) + 2Ag+ (aq) → Cu2+ (aq) + 2Ag(s) is 10 →

EoCl / Cl −
= 1. 36 V, EoCr3+ / Cr = −0. 74 V 1015, calculate the of this reaction at 298 K.
2

EoCr = 1. 33 V, EoMnO− / Mn2+ = 1 [2. 303 RT

F
= 0. 059V at 298 K]
2 O 2−
7 / Cr
3+
4
(A) 4.72 V (B) 0.0472 V
. 51 V
Among the following, the strongest reducing (C) 0.50 V (D) 0.472 V

agent is; Q6 Given below are two statements:

(A) Cr3+ (B) Cl− Statement I: The value of standard electrode
(C) Cr (D) Mn2+ potential of hydrogen is zero.
Statement II: Copper can oxidise hydrogen from
Q2 The standard reduction potential values of three
its aqueous solution.
metallic cations X, Y, Z are 0.5, –3.03 and –1.18 V
In the light of the above statements, choose the
respectively. The order of reducing power of the
most appropriate answer from the options given
corresponding metals is;
below:
(A) Y > Z > X
(A) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(B) X > Y > Z
incorrect.
(C) Z > Y > X
(B) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
(D) Z > X > Y
correct.
Q3 If the standard electrode potential for a cell is 2 (C) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
V at 300 K, then equilibrium constant (K) for the (D) Both Statement I and Statement II are
reaction at incorrect.
300 K is;
Q7 The standard Gibbs free energy for the given cell
(R = 8 JK−1 mol−1 , F = 96000 C
reaction in kJ mol–1 at 298 K is;
−1
mol ) Zn(s) + Cu2+ (aq) → Zn2+ (aq) + Cu(s)
Eºcell = 2 V at 298 K, F = 96000 C mol–1
(A) e–160 (B) e320 (A) –192 (B) –386
161 –80
(C) e (D) e (C) 192 (D) 386

Q4 For the electrochemical cell, (M | M+) || (X– | X) Q8 Given:

Eº (M+ / M) = 0.44 V and Eº (X/X–) = 0.33 V Co3+ + e– → Co2+ ; Eº = + 1.81 V
From this data one can deduce that; Pb4+ + 2e– → Pb2+ ; Eº = 1.67 V
+ –
(A) M + X → M + X is a spontaneous reaction Ce4+ + e– → Ce3+ ; Eº = +1.61 V
+ –
(B) M + X → M + X is a spontaneous reaction Bi3+ + 3e–→ Bi; Eº = + 0.20 V
(C) Ecell = 0.77 V Oxidizing power of the species will increase in
(D) Ecell = – 0.77 V the order;
(A) Ce4+ < Pb4+ < Bi3+ < Co3+
Q5 Given the equilibrium constant:
(B) Co3+ < Ce4+ < Bi3+ < Pb4+
KC of the reaction:

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(C) Bi3+ < Ce4+ < Pb4+ < Co3+ (C) A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
(D) Co3+ < Pb4+ < Ce4+ < Bi3+ (D) A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Q9 The incorrect match in the following is; Q15 Small quantities of solutions of compounds TX,
(A) ΔGº > 1, K<1 TY and TZ are put into separate test tube contain
(B) ΔGº < 0, K<1 X, Y and Z solutions. TX does not react with any
(C) ΔGº = 0, K=1 of these. TY reacts with both X and Z. TZ reacts
(D) ΔGº < 0, K>1 with X. The decreasing order of ease of oxidation
of the anion X–, Y–, Z– is;
Q10 The value of the term 2.303 RT at 25ºC is;
F (A) Y– > Z–> X–
(A) 0.059 (B) 0.59
(B) Z–> X–> Y–
(C) 5.90 (D) 59.0 (C) Y– > X– > Z–

Q11 Consider the following cell reaction: (D) X– > Z– > Y–

2Fe(s) + O2(g) + 4H+(aq) → 2 Fe2+(aq) +2H2O(l),
Q16 The cell: Zn | Zn2+ (1M) || Cu2+(1M) | Cu
Eº =1.67 V (Eocell = 1.10 V), was allowed to be discharged by
At [Fe2+] = 10–3 M, = 0.1 atm and pH = 1, then cell 50% at 298 K. The relative concentration of Zn2+
potential at 25°C is;
to Cu2+ ( ) is;
[Zn2+ ]
(A) 1.47 V (B) 1.73 V [Cu2+ ]
(C) 1.87 V (D) 1.68 V (A) 1 : 1 (B) 3 : 1
(C) 3 : 2 (D) 5 : 3
Q12 The reduction potential of hydrogen half-cell will
be negative if; Q17 For the reduction of NO−
3 ion in an aqueous
+
(A) p(H2) = 1 atm and [H ] = 2.0 M solution Eº is 0.96 V. Values of Eº for some metal
(B) p(H2) = 1 atm and [H+] = 1.0 M ions are given below;
(C) p(H2) = 2 atm and [H+] = 1.0 M V 2+ (aq) + 2e− → V ; Eº = −1
+
(D) p(H2) = 2 atm and [H ] = 2.0 M
. 19 V
Q13 The standard emf of a galvanic cell involving 2 F e3+ (aq) + 3e− → F e ; Eº = −0
moles of electrons in its redox reaction is 0.59 V. . 04 V
The equilibrium constant for the redox reaction Au3+ (aq) + 3e− → Au ; Eº = +1
of the cell is; . 40 V
(A) 1020 (B) 105 H g 2+ (aq) + 2e− → Hg ; Eº = +0
10
(C) 10 (D) 10 . 86 V
(A) V and Hg
Q14 Match List-I with List-II.
(B) Hg and Fe
List-I List-II (C) Fe and Au
(A) Li+(aq) + e֪– → Li(s) (I) +2.87 (D) Fe and V
(B) Zn2+(aq) + 2e֪– → Zn(s) (II) 0 The pair (s) of metals that is NO−
3 (are) oxidised
1 by ion in aqueous solution is/are;
(C) H+(aq) + e֪– → 2 H2 (g) (III) –3.05
1
(D) F (g) + e– →F–(aq)
2 2 (IV) –0.76
(A) A, C and D (B) B, C and D
Choose the correct answer from the options
(C) A, B and D (D) B and D
given below:
(A) A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II Q18 Given below are two statement: one is labelled
(B) A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I as Assertion A and the other is labelled as

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Reason R: (C) KMnO4 (D) Cl2

Assertion A: Galvanic cell converts chemical
Q23 Which one of the following condition will
energy into electrical energy.
increase the voltage of the cell represented by
Reason R: In Galvanic cell anode is negatively
the equation?
charged electrode.
In the light of the above statements, choose the Cu(s) + 2Ag+ (aq) Cu2+ (aq) + 2Ag(s)
correct answer from the options given below: (A) Increase in the concentration of Cu
(A) A is true but R is false. electrode

(B) A is false but R is true. (B) Increase in the concentration of Ag

(C) Both A and R are true and R is the correct electrode

explanation of A. (C) decrease in the concentration of Cu2+ ions

(D) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the (D) Increase in the concentration of Ag+ ions

correct explanation of A. The correct option is/are;

(A) A only (B) B only
Q19 Which of the following reactions is correct for a (C) B and C (D) C and D
given electrochemical cell at 25°C?
Pt | Br2(g) | Br–(g) || Cl– (aq) | Cl2(g) | Pt Q24 Cu+(aq) is unstable in solution and undergoes
(A) 2Br–(aq) + Cl2(g) → 2Cl–(aq) + Br2(g) simultaneous oxidation and reduction, according

(B) Br2(g) + 2Cl– (aq) → 2Br– (aq) + Cl2(g) to the reaction,

(C) Br2(g) + Cl2(aq) → 2Br– (aq)+ 2Cl– (g) 2Cu+ (aq) Cu2+(aq) + Cu(s)
(D) 2Br– (aq) + 2Cl– (aq) → Br2(g) + Cl2(g) The value of E° for the above reaction is;
(Given
Q20 The reduction potential of a hydrogen electrode EoCu2+ / Cu = 0. 34 V and EoCu2+ / Cu+ = 0 )
which is filled with HCl solution of pH value 1.0 at
. 15 V
298 K is;
(A) –0.38 V (B) +0.49 V
(A) +0.059 V (B) –59.15
(C) +0.38 V (D) +0.19 V
(C) +59.15 V (D) –0.059 V
Q25 In Daniell cell current flows;
Q21 (I) Cu + 2 HCl → CuCl2 + H2 (g) (A) anode to cathode
(B) cathode to anode
[EoCu2+ / Cu + 0. 34 V]
(C) in both direction

(II) Zn + 2 HCl → ZnCl2 + H2 (g) (D) None of these

[EoZu2+ / Zn = −0. 76 V]

(III) Ag + 2 HCl → AgCl + 12 H2 (g)

[EoAg+ / Ag = 0. 80 V]
Which of the above reaction is feasible?
(A) A only (B) A and B
(C) A, B and C (D) B only

Q22 The weakest oxidizing agent among the

following is;
(A) O3 (B) F2

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Answer Key
Q1 (C) Q14 (C)

Q2 (A) Q15 (A)

Q3 (C) Q16 (B)

Q4 (B) Q17 (C)

Q5 (D) Q18 (D)

Q6 (C) Q19 (A)

Q7 (B) Q20 (D)

Q8 (C) Q21 (D)

Q9 (B) Q22 (D)

Q10 (A) Q23 (D)

Q11 (D) Q24 (C)

Q12 (C) Q25 (B)

Q13 (A)

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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution: Copper can oxidise hydrogen from its
(C) aqueous solution.
More negative the Eº value of the species, more
Q7 Text Solution:
stronger is the reducing agent.
(2)
Since, EoCr3+ / Cr = −0. 74 V (negative
Cu2+ + Zn → Zn2+ + Cu
reduction potential), Cr is the strongest reducing n=2
agent. Δ Gº = − nFEocell = −2 × 96500 × 2 =
Q2 Text Solution: −386 kJ
(A) Q8 Text Solution:
More negative or lower is the reduction potential, (C)
more is the reducing power. Thus, the reducing Oxidising power is directly proportional to
power of the corresponding metal will follow the standard reduction potential.
reverse order, i.e. Y > Z > X. Q9 Text Solution:
Q3 Text Solution: (B)
(C) If Δ Gº < 0 then Keq > 1
ΔG = ΔGº + RT ln Q Q10 Text Solution:
At equilibrium (A)
ΔG = 0 and Q → K 2.303 RT
= 2.303×8.314×298
= 0. 059
F 96500
So, ΔGº = RT ln K
Q11 Text Solution:
– nFEº = – RT ln K
(D)
– 96500 × 2 × 2 = – 8 × 300 ln K 2 2
[Fe+2 ] [10−3 ] 10−6
ln K = 161 QC = + 4
= = = 10−1
[ H ] .p O 2 [10−4 ]⋅0.1 10−5
K = e161
Now
Q4 Text Solution: log QC = log(10−1 ) = −1 log 10 = −1
(B) log QC = −1
That reaction is spontaneous where cathode is of Ecell = Eocell − 0.0591 [log QC ]
4
higher reduction potential. 0.0591
= 1. 67 − 4 [−1. 0]
For M+ + X– → M + X,
0.0591
Eº cell = 0. 44 − 0. 33 = 0. 11 V is
= 1. 67 + 4
= 1. 688 V
positive, hence Q12 Text Solution:
reaction is spontaneous. (C)

Q5 Text Solution: H+ + e− → 12 H2
(4) 0.06 √p H2
Ecell = Eocell − 1
log
0.059 [H+ ]
Eº cell = n
log Keq
H2 > [H ] or
⇒ For negative E, √−−
p−
0.059
Eº cell = n
log [10 × 1015 ] = 0. 472 V +

Q6 Text Solution: 2
pH2 > [H+ ]
(3)
The value of standard electrode potential of Q13 Text Solution:
hydrogen is zero. (A)

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= 0.059
For equilibrium Eocell
2
log Keq So, reduction of Cl2 will take place and bromine
0.059
⇒ 0. 59 = 2 log Keq (Br–) is oxidised.
or log Keq = 20 Thus, cell reaction is Cl2 + 2Br– → 2Cl– + Br2
⇒ Keq = 1020 Q20 Text Solution:
(D)
Q14 Text Solution: E = 0 – 0.059 (pH) = – 0.059 (1)
(C) = – 0.059 V
Li+(aq) + e֪– Li(s) –3.05 Q21 Text Solution:
Zn2+(aq) + 2e֪– Zn(s) –0.76 (D)
H+(aq) + e֪– H2 (g) 0 Since only Eored of Zn2+ is less than EoH+ /H it
2

F2(g) + e– F–(aq) +2.87 reduced H+ ions to produce H2 gas from acidic.

Q15 Text Solution: Q22 Text Solution:

(A) (D)
According to oxidation tendency, the order is EoO3/O2 = 2. 07 V ; EoF − = 2. 87 V;
2 /F
Y– > Z– > X– EoMnO− / Mn2+ = 1. 51V ; EoCl = 1. 36
4 2 / Cl −1
Q16 Text Solution: V
(B) ∵ EoCl / Cl −
is lowest, Cl2 is the weakest
2

oxidising agent.

Q23 Text Solution:

(D)
0.06 [Cu+2 ]
Ecell = Eocell − 2
log 2
.
[Ag+ ]
Q17 Text Solution: From above equation, Ecell increases on
(C) increasing [Ag+] and decreasing [Cu2+].
The substances which have lower reduction
potentials are strong reducing agents while those
Q24 Text Solution:
which have higher reduction potentials are
(3)
stronger oxidising agents.
From given data
∵ EoMn+ M for V, Fe and Hg are lower
than that of NO− −
3 , so NO3 , will oxidise V, Fe
and Hg.

Q18 Text Solution:

(D)
Galvanic cell converts chemical energy into Subtract equation (1) from eqaution (2)
electrical energy.
In Galvanic cell anode is negatively charged
electrode.

Q19 Text Solution:

(1)
EoCl / Cl −
> EoBr / Br−
2 2

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Q25 Text Solution: In Daniell cell current flows cathode to anode

(B)

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