Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry

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Electrochemistry Class 12 Chemistry MCQs Pdf

1. A new galvanic cell of E^u more than E°dl of Daniel cell is connected to Daniel cell in a manner that new cell gives electrons to cathode, what will happen
(a) Ecell will increase
(b) Ecell will decrease
(c) No change will take place
(d) Daniel cell will work as electrolytic cell where Zn will be deposite on zinc rod and copper will dissolve from copper rod.

Answer/Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination:
(d) is correct.
∵ external emf is greater than emf of Daniel cell.


2. Ag+(aq) + e → Ag(s) E° = + 0.80 V
Fe2+(aq)+ + 2e → Fe(s) E° = – 0.44 V
What is emf of
Fe(s) + 2Ag+(aq) → Fe2+(aq) + 2Ag(s)
(a) 1.16 V
(b) 1.24 V
(c) 2.04 V
(d) -1.16 V

Answer/Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 9


3. A conductivity cell containing electrodes made up of
(a) Gold
(b) Silver
(c) Platinised platinum
(d) Copper

Answer/Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination:
(c) Electrodes are made up platinised platinum because it is inert.


4. Which of the following expression is correct for ‘Ka’ in terms of Λ° and Λ, where ‘C’ is molarity.
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 1

Answer/Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 10


5. What is pH of the half cell Pt|H2fe)|H+ if \(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{H}^{+} \mathrm{H}_{2}}^{\circ}\) =-0.0295 V
(a) 1
(b)2
(c) 0.5
(d) 3

Answer/Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 11


6.
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 2
What is the value of ‘K’ for above reaction?
(a) 1 × 108
(b) 1 × 102
(c) 4 × 103
(d) 3 × 104

Answer/Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 12


7. Which of the following statement is correct?
(a) ECell and ∆rG of cell reaction both are extensive properties.
(b) ECell and ∆rG of cell reaction both are . intensive properties.
(c) ECell is an intensive property while ∆rG of cell reaction is an extensive property.
(d) ECell is an extensive property while ∆rG of cell reaction is an intensive property.

Answer/Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination:
(c) \(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{cell}}^{\circ}\) depends upon concentration (amount) of substance therefore, intensive property but AG is extensive property.


8. While charging the lead storage battery _________ . [NCERT Exemplar]
(a) PbSO4 anode is reduced to Pb.
(b) PbSO4 cathode is reduced to Pb.
(c) PbSO4 cathode is oxidised to Pb.
(d) PbSO4 anode is oxidised to PbO2.

Answer/Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination:
(a) 2PbSO4 + 2H2O → Pb + PbO2 + 2H2SO4


9. On the basis of following E°values, the strongest oxidising agent is
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 3

Answer/Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination:
(b) It is because \(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Fe}^{3+} / \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}}\) = 0.77 V, it means Fe3+ can gain electron early to form Fe2+.


10. Λ of M/32 solution of weak acid is 8 S cm2 mol-1 and limiting molar conductivity is 400 S cm2 mol1. Ka for acid is
(a) 1.25 × 10-6
(b) 6.25× 10-4
(c) 1.25 × 10-4
(d) 1.25 × 10-5

Answer/Explanation

Answer: d
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 13
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 14


Note: In the following questions two or more options may be correct. (Q.11 to Q.14)
11. The positive value of the standard electrode potential of Cu2+/Cu indicates that _________ [NCERT Exemplar]
(a) this redox couple is a stronger reducing agent than the H+/H2 couple.
(b) this redox couple is a stronger oxidising agent than H+/H2.
(c) Cu can displace H2 from acid.
(id) Cu cannot displace H2 from acid.

Answer/Explanation

Answer: b
Explaination:
(b) and (d) are correct.
Cu is less reactive than H2 so cannot displace H2 from acid. Redox couple is good oxidising
agent as Cu2+ + 2e → Cu(s) is possible due to +ve emf.


12. \(\mathrm{E}_{\text {cell }}^{\circ}\) for some half cell reactions are given below. On the basis of these mark the correct answer. [NCERT Exemplar]
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 4
(a) In dilute sulphuric acid solution hydrogen ion will be reduced at cathode.
(b) In concentrated sulphuric acid solution, water will be oxidised at anode.
(c) In dilute sulphuric acid solution, water will be oxidised at anode.
(d) In dilute sulphuric acid solution, \(\mathrm{SO}_{4}^{2-}\) ion will be oxidised to tetrathionate ion at anode.

Answer/Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination:
(a) and (c) are correct.
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 15


13. \(\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Cell}}^{\ominus}\) = 1.1V for Daniel cell. Which of the following expressions are correct description of state of equilibrium in this cell? [NCERT Exemplar]
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 5

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 16


14.
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 6

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 17


15. The charge required for the reduction of 1 mol of MnO2 to MnO2 is
(a) 1 F
(b) 3 F
(c) 5 F
(d) 6 F

Answer

Answer: b


16. The cell reaction of the galvanic cell.
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 1

Answer

Answer: d


17. Which of the following reaction is used to make fuel cell?
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 2

Answer

Answer: c


18. If limiting molar conductivity of Ca2+ and Cl are 119.0 and 76.3 S cm2 mol-1, then the value of limiting molar conductivity of CaCl2 will be
(a) 195.3 S cm2 mol-1
(b) 271.6 S cm2 mol-1
(c) 43.3 S cm2 mol-1
(d) 314.3 S cm2 mol-1.

Answer

Answer: b


19. NH4NC>3 is used in salt bridge because
(a) it forms a jelly like material with agar-agar.
(b) it is a weak electrolyte.
(c) it is a good conductor of electricity.
(d) the transport number of NH4+ and NO3 ions are almost equal.

Answer

Answer: d


20.
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 3

Answer

Answer: b


21. The reaction, 3ClO (aq) → ClO3 (aq) + 2Cl (aq) is an example of
(a) Oxidation reaction
(b) Reduction reaction
(c) Disproportionation reaction
(d) Decomposition reaction

Answer

Answer: c


22. The emf of the cell:
Ni / Ni2+ (1.0 M) // Au3+ (1.0 M) / Au (E° = -0.25 V for Ni2+/Ni; E° = 1.5 V for Au3+/Au) is
(a) 1.25 V
(b) -1.25 V
(c) 1.75 V
(d) 2.0 V

Answer

Answer: c


23. The standard emf of a galvanic cell involving cell reaction with n = 2 is formed to be 0.295 V at 25° C. The equilibrium constant of the reaction would be
(a) 1.0 × 1010
(b) 2.0 × 1011
(c) 4.0 × 1012
(d) 1.0 × 102
[Given F = 96500 (mol-1); R = 8.314 JK-1 mol-1]

Answer

Answer: a


24. If E°Fe2+/Fe = -0.441 V and E°Fe2+/Fe2+ = 0.771 V, the standard EMF of the reaction,
Fe + 2Fe3+ → 3Fe2+ will be
(a) 1.212 V
(b) 0.111 V
(C) 0.330 V
(d) 1.653 V

Answer

Answer: a


25. Match the terms given in Column I with the units given in Column II. [NCERT Exemplar]
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 21

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 18


26. Match the terms given in Column I with the items given in Column II.
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 22

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 19


27. Match the items of Column I and Column II. [NCERT Exemplar]
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 23

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
(a) Lead storage battery-Pb is anode, Pb02 is cathode
(b) Mercury cell gives steady potential (Constant value)
(c) Fuel cell has maximum efficiency.
(d) Rusting is prevented by galvanisation.


Note: In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. (Q.18 to Q.20)
(а) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
(b) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
(d) Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.
28. Assertion: ECe|, should have a positive value for the cell to function.
Reason: Ecathode, < Eanode . [NCERT Exemplar]

Answer/Explanation

Answer: c
Explaination:
(c) Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.


29. Assertion: Am for weak electrolytes shows a sharp increase when the electrolytic solution is diluted.
Reason: For weak electrolytes degree of dissociation increases with dilution of solution. [NCERT Exemplar]

Answer/Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination:
(a) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.


30. Assertion: For measuring resistance of an ionic solution an AC source is used.
Reason: Concentration of ionic solution will change if DC source is used. [NCERT Exemplar]

Answer/Explanation

Answer: a
Explaination:
(a) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.


31. A° for weak electrolyte is determined by _________ .

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination: Kohlrausch law


32. The quantity of change required to obtain 1 mole of Al from Al2O3 is _________ .

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination: 3F


33. \(\frac{2}{3}\)Al2O3 → \(\frac{4}{3}\)Al + 2O2, number of moles of electrons gained or lost = _________ .

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination: n = 4


34. If \(\mathrm{E}_{\text {cell }}^{\circ}\) is -ve, cell will not work. [True/False]

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination: True.


35. If external emf opposing Daniel cell is less than 1.10 V, cell will keep in working. [True/False]

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination: True.


36. Salt bridge completes internal circuit and prevents accumulation of charges. [True/False]

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination: True.


37. Inert electrolyte in salt bridge reacts with solution of half cells. [True/False]

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
False, (Inert electrolyte does not react with any of the electrolyte present in half cell).


38. Represent the galvanic cell in which the reactions is
Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s) [Delhi 2013(C)]

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Zn | ZnSO4 (1M) || CuSO4 (1M) | Cu(s)


39. Consider the following diagram in which an electrochemical cell is coupled to an eletrolytic cell. What will be the polarity of electrodes ‘A’ and ‘B’ in the electrolytic cell?
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 7

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
‘A’ will have negative polarity, whereas ‘B’ will have positive polarity.


40. Can absolute electrode potential of an electrode be measured?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
No, because electrode potential of a single electron cannot be mentioned.


41. The standard reduction potential for Zn2+(aq)/Zn(s) is – 0.76 V. Write the reactions occurring at the electrodes when coupled with NHE or SHE (standard hydrogen electrode).

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Zn → Zn2+ + 2e is reaction at anode
when Zn is coupled with NHE or SHE (Standard Hydrogen Electrode).
2H+ + 2e → H2 at cathode.


42. E° (reduction potential) of Cu and Zn are + 0.34 V and – 0.76 V respectively. Which of them is stronger reducing agent?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Zn is stronger reducing agent because it has lower standard reduction potential than that of Cu.


43. Predict whether F2 and Na will react with one another. Give reason.
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 8

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 24
Since E°ell is +ve, ∆G° will be -ve, reaction will take place. Na will react with F2.


44. Write the correct representation of cell:
2Cr(s) + 3Cd2+(aq) → 2Cr3+(aq) + 3Cd(s)

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 25


45. Fe3+(aq) + e → Fe3+(aq), E° = +0.77 V
Cl2(g) + 2e → 2Cl(aq), E° = +1.36 V
Write the reaction which could be feasible using above half cells.

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 26


46. If E° for the reaction Fe3+(aq) + e → Fe2+(aq) is + 0.77 V, what will be E° value for the reaction 2Fe3+(aq) + 2e → 2Fe2+(aq)?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
E° = 0.77 V, i.e. e.m.f. of cell will remain the same for reaction
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 27


47. Write Nemst equation for the following chemical reaction:
2Cr + 3Fe2+ → 2Cr3+ + 3Fe

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 28


48. Can \(\mathrm{E}_{\text {cell }}^{\circ}\) or ∆rG° for a cell reaction ever be equal to zero?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
No, but Ecell or ArG of reaction can be zero at equilibrium.


49. Define specific conductivity (specific conductance).

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Specific conductance is defined as the conductance of electrolyte when distance between electrodes is 1 cm and area of cross section is 1 cm². It is represented by Greek symbol ‘K’ (kappa) and it is expressed in S cm-1.


50. What is meant by cell constant? What is its use?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
It is the ratio of distance between electrodes to the area of cross section. It is used to measure the resistance or conductivity of solution.


51. What do you mean by limiting molar conductivity?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
When the concentration of electrolyte approaches zero, the molar conductivity is known as limiting molar conductivity (\(\Lambda_{m}^{\circ}\))
\(\Lambda_{m}^{\circ}\) = (Λm) when C → 0


52. Complete: Λ° Na2SO4 =

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 29


53. HCl does not give acidic solution in benzene. Why?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
It does not dissociates ions in benzene (non-polar solvent).


54. How much charge in Faraday is required for the reduction of 1 mol of Ag+ to Ag? [AI 2015 Guwahati]

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Ag+ + e → Ag(5)
1 Faraday of charge is required (charge on 1 mole of electrons).


55. How much charge is required for the reduction of 1 mole of Zn2+ to Zn? [AI 2015 Patna]

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Zn2+ + 2e → Zn(s)
2 Faradays or 2 × 96500 C of charge is required.


56. How much charge in Faraday is required for reduction of 1 mole of Al3+ to AI? [AI 2015 Chennai & Trivandrum; DoE]

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Al3+ + 3e → Al(s), i.e. 3 Faradays of charge is required.


57. How many Faradays of charge are required to convert:
1 mole of MnO4“ to Mn2+ ion,

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Chemistry MCQs for Class 12 with Answers Chapter 3 Electrochemistry 20


58. What mass of zinc (II) ion will be reduced by 1 mole of electrons?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Zn2+(aq) + 2e → Zn(s)
∵ 2 Faradays, i.e. 2 moles of electrons will deposit 65 g of zinc
∴ 1 Faraday, i.e. 1 mole of electrons will deposit 32.5 g of zinc.


59. How many Faradays are required to liberate 2 moles of hydrogen gas in electrolysis of acidified water?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
4 Faraday. 4H+ + 4e → 2H2(g)


60. What are the factors which depend on the products of electrolysis?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
(i) The nature of material being used, and
(ii) The type of electrodes being used.


61. What is primary cell? Give an example.

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
It is a cell in which products cannot be changed back into reactants, i.e. it is not rechargeable, e.g. dry cell and mercury cell. In this cell, electrical energy is produced by the redox reaction occurring in the cell.


62. What are secondary cells? [AI 2014]

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Those cells which are rechargeabe, i.e. products can be converted back into reactants.


63. Which electrolyte is used in fuel cell?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
Concentrated aqueous KOH solution is used as an electrolyte in fuel cell.


64. Why does alkaline medium inhibit rusting of iron?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
It will remove H+ which are essential for rusting.


65. What is the value of potential of SHE?

Answer/Explanation

Answer:
Explaination:
The potential of standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) is zero.


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