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331 Hard
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Application +4 | -1
If the H+{H^ + } concentration is decreased from 1 M to 10−4{10^{ - 4}} M at 25∘C{25^ \circ }C  for the couple MnO4−/Mn(2+)MnO_4^ - /M{n^{(2 + )}}, then the oxidising power of the MnO4−/Mn(2+)MnO_4^ - /M{n^{(2 + )}} couple decreases by
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Correct option: C
0.38 V
Option C (0.38 V) is correct because the oxidizing power decreases by 0.38 V when the H+ concentration is decreased, as calculated by the Nernst equation.
332 Easy
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Understanding +4 | -1
The formula α=ΛvΛ∞\mathrm{\alpha } = \frac{{{\mathrm{\Lambda }_\mathrm{v}}}}{{{\mathrm{\Lambda }_\infty }}} is valid for :
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Correct option: A
Weak electrolytes
Option A (Weak electrolytes) is correct because the degree of dissociation is defined as the ratio of molar conductivity at a given concentration to molar conductivity at infinite dilution, which is relevant for weak electrolytes.
333 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
Charge required to liberate 11.5 g11.5 \mathrm{~g} sodium is
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Correct option: A
0.5 F0.5 \mathrm{~F}
Option A (0.5 F) is correct because it is calculated using Faraday's law of electrolysis, where the charge required is proportional to the mass of sodium liberated.
334 Medium
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Standard potentials (E∘)\left(E^{\circ}\right) for some half-reactions are given below:

(i) Sn4++2e−→Sn2+;E∘=+0.15 V{Sn}^{4+}+2 {e}^{-} \rightarrow {Sn}^{2+} ; E^{\circ}=+0.15 {~V}

(ii) 2Hg2++2e−→Hg22+;E∘=+0.92 V2 {Hg}^{2+}+2 {e}^{-} \rightarrow {Hg}_2{ }^{2+} ; E^{\circ}=+0.92 {~V}

(iii) PbO2+4H++2e−→Pb2++2H2O;E∘=+1.45 V{PbO}_2+4 {H}^{+}+2 {e}^{-} \rightarrow {Pb}^{2+}+2 {H}_2 {O} ; E^{\circ}=+1.45 {~V}

Based on the above, which one of the following statements is correct?
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Correct option: B
Sn2+{Sn}^{2+} is a stronger reducing agent than Hg22+{Hg}_2{ }^{2+}
Option B (Sn2+{Sn}^{2+} is a stronger reducing agent than Hg22+{Hg}_2{ }^{2+}) is correct because a more negative standard reduction potential indicates a stronger reducing agent.
335 Hard
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Application +4 | -1
A 0.5MNaOH0.5 {M} {NaOH} solution offers a resistance of 31.6ohm31.6 {ohm} in a conductivity cell at room temperature. What shall be the approximate molar conductance of this NaOH{NaOH} solution if cell constant of the cell is 0.367 cm−10.367 {~cm}^{-1}.
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Correct option: B
23.2 s cm2 mol−123.2 {~s} {~cm}^2 {~mol}^{-1}
Option B (23.2 S cm² mol⁻¹) is correct because it accurately calculates the molar conductance using the given resistance, cell constant, and concentration.
336 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
An electrochemical cell is constructed as:

Zn∣Zn2+(0.1M)∣∣H+(XM)∣(H2)Pt1 bar; EZn2+∣Zn0=−0.76  V{\text{Zn}}\left| {{\text{Z}}{{\text{n}}^{2 + }}(0.1{\text{M}})||{{\text{H}}^ + }({\text{XM}})} \right|\mathop {\left( {{{\text{H}}_2}} \right){\text{Pt}}}\limits_{1\,{\text{bar}}} {\text{; E}}_{{\text{Z}}{{\text{n}}^{2 + }}\mid {\text{Zn}}}^0 = - 0.76\;{\text{V}}

If emf of cell is 0.17 V0.17 \mathrm{~V} then pH\mathrm{pH} of cathodic compartment is:
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Correct option: C
11.511.5
Option C (11.5) is correct because the pH of the cathodic compartment is calculated using the Nernst equation and the given cell emf.
337 Medium
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Understanding +4 | -1
Assertion:The electrode potential of SHE is zero.

Reason: SHE is a standard reference electrode.
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Correct option: B
If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
Option B (If both Assertion & Reason are True but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion) is correct because while both the assertion and the reason are true, the reason doesn't explain why the electrode potential of SHE is zero.
338 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
An aqueous solution of 0.02 M MgSO40.02 \, \mathrm{M} \, {MgSO}_4 electrolysed by passing a current of 9.65 A9.65 \mathrm{~A} for 30 min. Mass of product obtained at cathode is
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Correct option: A
0.18 g0.18 \mathrm{~g}
Option A (0.18 g0.18 \mathrm{~g}) is correct because hydrogen gas is produced at the cathode, and its mass is calculated using Faraday's laws of electrolysis.
339 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
The standard cell potential for the cell is : Zn∣Zn2+(1M)∣∣Cu2+(1M)∣Cu\mathrm{Zn}\left| {\mathrm{Z}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }}\left( {1M} \right)} \right|\left| {\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{u}^{2 + }}\left( {1M} \right)} \right|\mathrm{Cu}
[E∘forZn2+/Zn=−0.76;E∘forCu2+/Cu=+0.34]\left[ {{E^ \circ }{\kern 1pt} {\kern 1pt}{\rm{for {\kern 1pt} {\kern 1pt}Z}}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }}/\mathrm{Zn} = - 0.76;{E^ \circ }{\kern 1pt} {\kern 1pt}{\rm{for {\kern 1pt} {\kern 1pt}C}}{\mathrm{u}^{2 + }}/\mathrm{Cu} = + 0.34} \right]
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Correct option: C
0.34−(−0.76)=+1.10V0.34 - \left( { - 0.76} \right) = + 1.10\mathrm{V}
Option C (0.34−(−0.76)=+1.10V0.34 - \left( { - 0.76} \right) = + 1.10\mathrm{V}) is correct because the standard cell potential is calculated by subtracting the reduction potential of the anode from the reduction potential of the cathode.
340 Easy
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Remembering +4 | -1
E∘{E^ \circ } of an electrode is :
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Correct option: D
Intensive property
Option D (Intensive property) is correct because the standard electrode potential (E°) is an intensive property, meaning it does not depend on the amount of substance.
341 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
In acidic medium MnO4−\mathrm{MnO}_4^ - is converted to Mn2+\mathrm{M}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }} . The quantity of electricity in faraday required to reduce 0.5 mole of MnO4−\mathrm{MnO}_4^ - to Mn2+\mathrm{M}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }} would be
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Correct option: A
2.5
Option A (2.5) is correct because the reduction of 0.5 mole of MnO4−\mathrm{MnO}_4^ - to Mn2+\mathrm{M}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }} requires 2.5 Faraday of electricity.
342 Easy
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Remembering +4 | -1
The fraction of the total current carried by an ion is known as:
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Correct option: A
Transport number of that ion
Option A (Transport number of that ion) is correct because the transport number represents the fraction of the total current carried by a specific ion in an electrolytic solution.
343 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
ZnZn amalgam is prepared by electrolysis of aqueous ZnCl2ZnCl_2 using HgHg cathode (9gm)(9 \mathrm{gm}). How much current is to be passed through ZnCl2ZnCl_2 solution for 1000 seconds to prepare a ZnZn Amalgam with 25%Zn25 \% Zn by wt. (Zn=65.4)(Zn=65.4)
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Correct option: C
8.85amp8.85 \mathrm{amp}
Option C (8.85 amp) is correct because the current is calculated using Faraday's laws of electrolysis and the given weight percentage of zinc in the amalgam.
344 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
On electrolysis of acidified water, if volume of hydrogen liberated is 5.6 cm35.6 \mathrm{~cm}^3, then the volume of oxygen liberated equal to:
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Correct option: B
2.8 cm32.8 \mathrm{~cm}^3
Option B (2.8 cm32.8 \mathrm{~cm}^3) is correct because the volume of oxygen liberated is half the volume of hydrogen liberated during electrolysis of water.
345 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
The potential of Hydrogen electrode (PH2=1atm,[H+]=O.1M)\left( {{P_{{H_2}}} = 1\mathrm{ atm },\mathrm{ }\left[ {{H^ + }} \right] = O.1M} \right) at 25oC{25^\mathrm{o}}C will be
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Correct option: B
−0.059V- 0.059V
Option B (−0.059V- 0.059V) is correct because the Nernst equation for the hydrogen electrode gives a potential of -0.059V at 25°C when [H+] = 0.1M.
346 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
If the pressure of H2(g)\mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{g}) is increased from 1 atm1 \mathrm{~atm} to 100 atm100 \mathrm{~atm} keeping [H+]\left[\mathrm{H}^{+}\right] constant at 1M1 \mathrm{M}, the change in reduction potential of hydrogen half cell at 25∘C25^{\circ} \mathrm{C} will be:
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Correct option: B
−0.059 V-0.059 \mathrm{~V}
Option B (-0.059 V) is correct because the change in reduction potential is calculated using the Nernst equation, considering the change in hydrogen gas pressure.
347 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
By passage of 1F of electricity, through 1L of 1M solution
of an electrolyte which is not obtained
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Correct option: A
1 mol1 \mathrm{~mol} of Cu\mathrm{Cu}
Option A (1 mol of Cu) is correct because 1F of electricity can deposit 0.5 mol of Cu from Cu²⁺ solution, not 1 mol.
348 Hard
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Application +4 | -1
The resistance of 0.5 NN solution of an electrolyte in a conductivity cell was found to be 45 ohms. The equivalent conductivity of the same solution is …..if the electrodes in the cell are 2.2 cm apart and have an area of 3.8 cm2\mathrm{c}{\mathrm{m}^2}.
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Correct option: A
25.73
Option A (25.73) is correct because it is calculated using the formula for equivalent conductivity, considering the cell constant and resistance.
349 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
Passage of three faraday of charge through aqueous solution of AgNO3,CuSO4,Al(NO3)3\mathrm{AgN}{\mathrm{O}_3},\mathrm{CuS}{\mathrm{O}_4},\mathrm{Al}{\left( {\mathrm{N}{\mathrm{O}_3}} \right)_3} and NaCl will deposit metals at the cathode in the molar ratio of:
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Correct option: C
6:3:0:06\mathrm{ }:\mathrm{ }3\mathrm{ }:\mathrm{ }0\mathrm{ }:\mathrm{ }0
Option C (6:3:0:06\mathrm{ }:\mathrm{ }3\mathrm{ }:\mathrm{ }0\mathrm{ }:\mathrm{ }0) is correct because Ag and Cu will deposit, while Na and Al will not deposit from their aqueous solutions.
350 Medium
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Tell which of the following statements accurately describes the effect of adding CN−\mathrm{CN}^{-} to the cathode of a cell with a cell reaction:

Cd+2Ag+→2Ag+Cd2+,E∘=1.2 V\mathrm{Cd}+2 \mathrm{Ag}^{+} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Ag}+\mathrm{Cd}^{2+}, E^{\circ}=1.2 \mathrm{~V}
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Correct option: D
E∘E^{\circ} decreases because Ag(CN)2−\mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{CN})_2^{-} forms
Option D is correct because adding CN- to the cathode will form a complex with Ag+ ions, decreasing the concentration of Ag+ and thus decreasing the cell potential E°.
351 Medium
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Remembering +4 | -1
Cathode used in Leclanche cell is
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Correct option: B
Graphite rod surrounded by MnO2Mn{O_2} and carbon
Option B (Graphite rod surrounded by MnO2Mn{O_2} and carbon) is correct because this is the standard composition of the cathode in a Leclanche cell.
352 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
Passage of electricity through dil H2SO4{H}_2 {SO}_4 for 1 hour liberates a total of 224 ml224\, \mathrm{ml} of H2{H}_2 at S.T.P. The magnitude of current would be :-
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Correct option: B
0.54 amperes
Option B (0.54 amperes) is correct because it is calculated by using Faraday's laws of electrolysis to relate the amount of hydrogen liberated to the current passed.
353 Easy
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Remembering +4 | -1
Galvanic cell is A device in which
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Correct option: A
Chemical energy is converted into electrical energy.
Option A (Chemical energy is converted into electrical energy) is correct because a galvanic cell, also known as a voltaic cell, is an electrochemical cell that uses spontaneous redox reactions to generate electrical energy.
354 Medium
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Assertion: Molar conductivity of CH3COOH\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH} increases with dilution.

Reason: The graph between λmv/s(C)1/2\lambda \mathrm{m} \mathrm{v} / \mathrm{s}(\mathrm{C})^{1 / 2} is a straight line for CH3COOH\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}.
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Correct option: C
If Assertion is True but the Reason is False
Option C is correct because the molar conductivity of a weak electrolyte like CH3COOH\mathrm{CH}_3\mathrm{COOH} increases with dilution as the degree of dissociation increases, but the graph between λm\lambda_m vs (C)1/2(\mathrm{C})^{1/2} is not a straight line.
355 Hard
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Application +4 | -1
Using the SRP values given below, decide which of the statements I, II, III and IV are correct.
Fe2++2e−⇋Fe ; Eo=−0.44 VCu+2+2e−⇋Cu ; Eo=+0.34 VAg++e−⇋Ag ; Eo=+0.80 V\begin{array}{l} F{e^{2 + }} + 2{e^ - }\underset{{}}{\overset{{}}{\leftrightharpoons}}Fe\,;\,{E^\mathrm{o}} = - 0.44\,V\\ C{u^{ + 2}} + 2{e^ - }\underset{{}}{\overset{{}}{\leftrightharpoons}}Cu\,;\,{E^\mathrm{o}} = + 0.34\,V\\ A{g^ + } + {e^ - }\underset{{}}{\overset{{}}{\leftrightharpoons}}Ag\,;\,{E^\mathrm{o}} = + 0.80\,V \end{array}
(I) Copper can displace iron from FeSO4FeS{O_4} solution
(II) Iron can displace copper from CuSO4CuS{O_4} solution
(III) Silver can displace copper from CuSO4CuS{O_4} solution
(IV) Iron can displace silver from AgNO3AgN{O_3} solution
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Correct option: C
II and IV
Option C (II and IV) is correct because iron can displace copper from copper sulfate solution and iron can displace silver from silver nitrate solution due to their relative SRP values.
356 Easy
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Understanding +4 | -1
Out of Cu,Ag,FeCu, Ag, Fe and ZnZn, the metal which can displace all others form their salt solutions is:
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Correct option: C
ZnZn
Option C (ZnZn) is correct because zinc is higher in the electrochemical series than copper, silver, and iron, meaning it has a greater tendency to lose electrons and displace these metals from their salt solutions.
357 Medium
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Analyzing +4 | -1
The conductivity of 0.1 (M) NaOH\mathrm{NaOH} solution is 0.0221 ohm−1 cm−1\mathrm{ohm}^{-1} \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}. When an equal volume of 0.1 (M) HCl\mathrm{HCl} solution is added, the conductivity decreases to 0.0056 ohm−1 cm−1\mathrm{ohm}^{-1} \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}.
A further addition of HCl\mathrm{HCl} solution, the volume of which is equal to that of the first portion added, the conductivity increases to 0.017ohm−1 cm−10.017 \mathrm{ohm}^{-1} \mathrm{~cm}^{-1}. What is the molar conductance at infinite dilution of H2O\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O} in ohm −1{ }^{-1} cm2 mol−1\mathrm{cm}^2 \mathrm{~mol}^{-1} in nearest possible integers ?
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Correct option: A
512512
Option A (512) is correct because it is calculated using the molar conductivities of NaOH, HCl, and NaCl at infinite dilution.
358 Easy
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Analyzing +4 | -1
Statement (S): Conductivity of weak electrolytic solution decreases with dilution whereas equivalent conductivity, molar conductivity increases with dilution.
Explanation (E): On dilution, the ionic mobility and number of ions present in solution increases but number of ions per mL decreases.
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Correct option: C
Both S and E are correct and E is correct explanation of S.
Option D (Both S and E are correct and E is correct explanation of S) is correct because the statement about conductivity and equivalent/molar conductivity is true, and the explanation correctly describes the changes in ionic mobility and ion concentration upon dilution.
359 Medium
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Application +4 | -1
In acidic medium MnO4−\mathrm{MnO}_4^ - is converted to Mn2+\mathrm{M}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }} . The quantity of electricity in faraday required to reduce 0.5 mole of MnO4−\mathrm{MnO}_4^ - to Mn2+\mathrm{M}{\mathrm{n}^{2 + }} would be
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Correct option: A
2.5
Option A (2.5) is correct because it is the quantity of electricity in faradays required to reduce 0.5 mole of MnO₄⁻ to Mn²⁺, calculated based on the change in oxidation state.
360 Easy
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Understanding +4 | -1
If mercury is used as cathode in the electrolysis of aqueous NaClNaCl solution, the ions discharged at cathode is
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Correct option: B
Na+N{a^ + }
Option B (Na+N{a^ + }) is correct because when mercury is used as a cathode, sodium ions are preferentially discharged and form sodium amalgam (NaHg).
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