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Roll No. : Time -


Date : MM - 58

1. A new galvanic cell of E° ° 1


cell more than E cell 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.

Ans : (d) is correct.


∵ external emf is greater than emf of Daniel cell.

2. Ag+(aq) + e– → Ag(s) E° = + 0.80 V 1


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

Ans :

3. A conductivity cell containing electrodes made up of 1


(a) Gold (b) Silver
(c) Platinised platinum (d) Copper

Ans : (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. 1

Ans :

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5. 1

Ans :

6. X(s) + 2Y+(aq) X2+(aq) + 2Y(s); (E°cell = 0.059 V ) What is the value of ‘K’ for above 1
reaction?

(a) 1 × 108 (b) 1 × 102


(c) 4 × 103 (d) 3 × 104

Ans :

7. Which of the following statement is correct? 1


(a) ECell and ΔrG of cell reaction both are extensive properties.
(b) ECell and ΔrG of cell reaction both are intensive properties.
(c) ECell is an intensive property while ΔrG of cell reaction is an extensive property.
(d) ECell is an extensive property while ΔrG of cell reaction is an intensive property.

Ans : (c) E°cell depends upon concentration (amount) of substance therefore, intensive
property but ∆G is extensive property.

8. While charging the lead storage battery ___________. 1


(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.

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

9. On the basis of following E°values, the strongest oxidising agent is 1

Ans : (b) It is because = 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 1
m
mol–1. Ka for acid is

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(a) 1.25 × 10–6 (b) 6.25 × 10–4


(c) 1.25 × 10–4 (d) 1.25 × 10–5

Ans :

11. The positive value of the standard electrode potential of Cu2+/Cu indicates that ____________. 1

(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.
(d) Cu cannot displace H2 from acid.

Ans : (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. E° for some half cell reactions are given below. On the basis of these mark the correct 1
cell
answer.

(a) In dilute sulphuric acid solution, hydrogen 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, ion will be oxidised to tetrathionate ion at anode.

Ans :

13. 1
= 1.1V for Daniel cell. Which of the following expressions are correct description of state of
equilibrium in this cell?

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Ans :

14. 1

Ans :

15. Match the terms given in Column I with the units given in Column II. 1

Column I Column II
(a) Λm (i) S cm–1
(b) ECell (ii) m–1

(c) (iii) S cm2 mol–1


(d) G* (iv) V

Ans : Λm – S cm2 mol–1, ECell – V, – S cm–1, G* – m–1

16. Match the terms given in Column I with the items given in Column II. 1

Column I Column II
(a) Λm (i) intensive property

(b) (ii) depends on number of ions/volume

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(c) (iii) extensive property


(d) ∆rGCell (iv) increases with dilution

Ans : (a) Λm increases with dilution.


(b) E°Cell is intensive property.
(c) depends upon number of ions/volume.
(d) ∆rGCell is extensive property.

17. Match the items of Column I and Column II 1

Column I Column II
(a) Lead storage battery (i) maximum efficiency
(b) Mercury cell (ii) prevented by galvanisation
(c) Fuel cell (iii) gives steady potential
(d) Rusting (iv) Pb is anode, PbO2 is cathode

Ans : (a) Lead storage battery – Pb is anode, PbO2 is cathode


(b) Mercury cell gives steady potential (Constant value)
(c) Fuel cell has maximum efficiency.
(d) Rusting is prevented by galvanisation.

18. In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. 1
Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. (Q.18 to Q.20)
(a) 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.
Assertion: ECell should have a positive value for the cell to function.
Reason: Ecathode < Eanode

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

19. In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. 1
Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. (Q.18 to Q.20)
(a) 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.
Assertion: Λm 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.

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

20. In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. 1
Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. (Q.18 to Q.20)
(a) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for
assertion.
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(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.
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.

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

21. Calculate the time in hours for collecting 24g of Mg from MgCl2 using 10 amp current? (Mg = 2 1
hr)
(a) 2 hrs (b) 4 hrs
(c) 5 hrs (d) 5.36 hour

Ans :

22. Efficiency of fuel cell is equal 1

Ans : (b) It is ratio of ∆G (useful work) to ∆H (total work)

23. 1

Ans : (c) because conc. of Cu2+ = 1M, H+ = 1M, pH2 = 1 bar

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24. 1

Ans :

25. The equilibrium constant of the following reaction at 298 K is 1 × 108 for 1

Ans :

26. What will happen during the electrolysis of aqueous solution of CuSO4 by using platinum 1
electrodes? [NCERT Exemplar Problem]
(a) Copper will deposit at cathode.
(b) Copper will deposit at anode.
(c) Oxygen will be released at anode.
(d) Copper will dissolve at anode.

Ans :

27. What will happen during the electrolysis of aqueous solution of CuSO4 in the presence of Cu 1
electrodes?
(a) Copper will deposit at cathode.
(b) Copper will dissolve at anode.
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(c) Oxygen will be released at anode.
(d) Copper will deposit at anode.

Ans :

28. For the given cell, Mg|Mg2+|| Cu2+|Cu 1


(a) Mg is cathode
(b) Cu is cathode
(c) The cell reaction is
Mg + Cu2+ → Mg2+ + Cu
(d) Cu is the oxidising agent

Ans : (b) Copper is cathode. Cu2+ + 2e– → Cu(s)


(c) Cell reaction is Mg + Cu2+ → Mg2+ + Cu

29. Match the items of Column I and Column II. 1

Ans :

30. Match the items of Column I and Column II. 1

Column I Column II
(a) Lechlanche (i) cell reaction
cell 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
(ii) does not involve any ion in solution and is
(b) Ni–Cd cell
used in hearing aids.
(c) Fuel cell (iii) rechargeable
(iv) reaction at anode,
(d) Mercury cell
Zn → Zn2+ + 2e–
(v) converts energy of combustion into
electrical energy

Ans : (a) (iv) (b) (iii) (c) (i) (d) (ii)

31. Match the items of Column I and Column II on the basis of data given below: 1

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Column I Column II
(a) F2 (i) metal is the strongest reducing agent
(b) Li (ii) metal ion which is the weakest oxidising agent
(c) Au3+ (iii) non-metal which is the best oxidising agent

(d) Br– (iv) unreactive metal


(e) Au (v) anion that can be oxidised by Au3+
(f) Li+ (vi) anion which is the weakest reducing agent

(g) F– (vii) metal ion which is an oxidising agent

Ans : (a) (iii) (b) (i) (c) (vii) (d) (v) (e) (iv) (f) (ii) (g) (vi)

32. In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. 1
Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. (Q.12 and Q.13)
(a) 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.
Assertion: EAg+/Ag increases with increase in concentration of Ag+ ions.
Reason: EAg+/Ag has a positive value.

Ans : (e) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct
explanation of assertion.

33. In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. 1
Choose the correct answer out of the following choices. (Q.12 and Q.13)
(a) 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.

Assertion: Copper sulphate can be stored in zinc vessel.


Reason: Zinc is less reactive than copper.

Ans : (d) Assertion is wrong but reason is correct statement.

34. What is pH of the half cell Pt|H2(g)|H+ if EΘH+/H2 = – 0.0295 V? 1

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 0.5
(d) 3

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Ans :

35. Which of the following statement is not correct about an inert electrode in a cell? [KVS] 1

(a) It does not participate in the cell reaction.


(b) It provides surface either for oxidation or for reduction reaction.
(c) It provides surface for conduction of electrons.
(d) It provides surface for redox reaction.

Ans : (d) It provides surface for either oxidation or reduction, but does hot provide surface for
redox reaction.

36. An electrochemical cell can behave like an electrolytic cell when ____________. [KVS] 1

(a) Ecell = 0
(b) Ecell > Eext
(c) Eext > Ecell
(d) Ecell = Eext

Ans : (c) Eext > Ecell

37. In an electrochemical process, a salt bridge is used 1

(a) as a reducing agent. [CBSE 2020]


(b) as an oxidizing agent.
(c) to complete the circuit so that current can flow.
(d) None of these

Ans : (c) In an electrochemical process, a salt bridge is used to complete the circuit so that
current can flow.

38. KNO3 is used in salt bridge because [KVS 2023] 1

(a) Velocity of K+ is greater than NO3–


(b) Velocity of NO3– is greater than K+
(c) Velocity of K+ and NO3– are nearly equal
(d) KNO3 is highly soluble in water

Ans : It is because velocity of K+ and NO3– are nearly equal.

39. Which of the following statement is/are correct? 1

Given that: E°Ag+/Ag = 0.80 V, E°Mg2+/Mg = –2.37 V, E°Cu2+/Cu = +0.34 V [CBSE Learning Framework]
(i) AgNO3 can be stored in a copper vessel
(ii) Mg(NO3)2 can be stored in a copper vessel
(iii) CuCl2 can be stored in silver vessel
(a) (ii) and (iii)
(b) (i) and (ii)
(c) (iii) only
(d) (i), (ii) and (iii)

Ans : (a) ∵ Cu is less reactive than Mg and Ag is less reactive then Cu.

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40. For a spontaneous reaction the ∆G, Equilibrium constant (K) and EΘ will be respectively 1
cell
[CBSE 2023; KVS]

(a) negative, <1, negative


(b) negative, >1, positive
(c) negative, <1, positive
(d) positive , <1, negative

Ans : (b) negative, > 1, positive

41. The strongest oxidising and reducing agents respectively are 1

(a) Cl2 and Br–


(b) Cl2 and I–
(c) F2, I–
(d) Br2, Cl–

Ans : (c) because F2 has highest and I2 / I– has lowest reduction potential.

42. Kohlrausch given the following relation for strong electrolytes: [CBSE 2023, 20] 1

Λ = Λ0 –
Which of the following equality holds?
(a) Λ = Λ0 as C —→
(b) Λ = Λ0 as C —→ ∞
(c) Λ = Λ0 as C —→ 0
(d) Λ = Λ0 as C —→ 1

Ans : (c) Λ = Λ0 as C —→ 0

43. The cell constant of a conductivity cell ____. [KVS] 1

(a) changes with change of electrolyte.


(b) changes with change of concentration of electrolyte.
(c) changes with temperature of electrolyte.
(d) remains constant for a cell.
(d) The cell constant of a conductivity cell remains constant for a cell.
Ans :

44. The specific conductance of a saturated solution of AgCl at 298 K is 1.8 × 10–5 S cm–1. What is 1
solubility product of AgCl if Λ°m = 120.0 S cm2 mol–1?

(a) 2.25 × 10–8


(b) 1.25 × 10–8
(c) 1.5 × 10–4
(d) 2.25 × 10–10

Ans :
(a) Solubility =

= 1.5 × 10–4 M
KSP of AgCl = s2 = (1.5 × 10–4)2 = 2.25 × 10–8

45. Which of the following has highest molar conductivity? 1

(a) 0.01 M KCl


(b) 1 M KCl
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(c) 0.5 M KCl
(d) 0.1 M KCl [CBSE 2023]

Ans : (a) Λm increases with decrease in conc.

46. Which of the following relation is incorrect 1

[CBSE 2023]

(a) R =

(b) G =

(c) G =

(d) ∧m =

Ans : (b)

47. The products of electrolysis of dil. H2SO4 are 1

(a) H2 at cathode, SO2 at anode


(b) H2 at cathode, O2 at anode
(c) O2 at cathode, H2 at anode
(d) SO2 at cathode, O2 at anode
(b) 2H+ + 2e– —→ H2 (at cathode);
Ans :
2H2O —→ 4H+ + O2 + 4e– (at anode)

48. The amount of electricity required to produce one mole of Zn from ZnSO4 solution will be: [CBSE 1
2020]

(a) 3F
(b) 2F
(c) 1F
(d) 4F

Ans : (b) 2F, Zn2+ + 2e– —→ Zn

49. How long would it take to deposit 50 g of Al from an electrolytic cell using a current of 105 1
ampere? [Atomic mass of Al = 27 u]

(a) 1.54 hour


(b) 1.42 hour
(c) 1.32 hour
(d) 2.15 hour [KVS 2023]

Ans : (b) m=Z×I×t

50. Fused NaCl, on electrolysis give which of the following at cathode? 1

(a) Cl2
(b) Na
(c) Sodium amalgam
(b) H2

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Ans : (b) It gives solid sodium metal at cathode, on electrolysis.

51. What will be reaction at cathode when aq. CuSO4 is electrolysed using platinum electrode? 1

(a) Cu2+ + 2e– —→ Cu(s)


(b) Cu —→ Cu2+ + 2e–
(c) 2H2O —→ 4H+ + O2 + 4e–
(d) None of these

Ans : (a) Cu2+ + 2e– —→ Cu(s)

52. Which type of current is used for electrolysis? 1

(a) A.C current


(b) D.C current
(d) Either A.C or D.C.
(b) None of these

Ans : (b) D.C. current is used for electrolysis.

53. Zinc is coated over iron to prevent rusting of iron because 1

[CBSE 2020]

(a) EΘZn2+/Zn = EΘFe2+/Fe


(b) EΘZn2+/Zn < EΘFe2+/Fe
(c) EΘZn2+/Zn > EΘFe2+/Fe
(d) None of these

Ans : (b) EΘZn2+/Zn < EΘFe2+/Fe

54. Which type of battery is used in mobile phones and laptops? 1

(a) Silver cell


(b) Lithium cell
(c) Ni-Cd cell
(d) Mercury cell

Ans : (b) Lithium cell

55. During corrosion of iron, it acts as 1

(a) anode
(b) cathode
(c) electrolyte
(d) None of these
(a) It acts as anode
Ans :

56. Which of the following was supplied to anode of a fuel cell used in Apollo space mission? 1

(a) H2
(b) F2
(c) O2
(d) Cl2

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Ans : (c) O2

57. Which of the following reaction takes place at anode in lead storage battery? 1

(a) Pb —→ Pb2+ + 2e–


(b) Pb2+ + 2e– —→ Pb(s)
(c) Pb4+ + 2e– → Pb2+
(d) Pb2+ —→ Pb4+ + ze–

Ans : (a) Pb —→ Pb2+ + 2e–

58. The electrolyte used in lead storage battery is 1

(a) Conc. H2SO4


(b) 50% H2SO4
(c) 38% H2SO4
(d) 5% H2SO4

Ans : (c) 38% H2SO4 is used in lead storage battery.

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