Topic 2 : Electrolysis and Types of Electrolysis 1
1. ⇒(JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening
Shift
)
Choose the correct representation of conductometric titration of benzoic acid vs sodium hydroxide.
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Explanation
Correct answer is C
(A) (B) Free ions are replaced by which decreases conductance.
(B) (C) Un-dissociated benzoic acid reacts with
and forms salt which increases ions &
conductance increases.
(C) (D) After equivalence point at (3), added further increases ions which further increases the conductance.
2. ⇒(JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th
April
Morning Shift
)
A metal surface of
area has to be coated with nickel layer of thickness .
A current of
was passed through a solution of
for ''
seconds to coat the desired layer. The value of
is __________. (Nearest integer) (
(density of Nickel) is ,
Molar mass of Nickel is
correct answer is 161
# Explanation
Using the Faraday's law of electrolysis, we can directly relate the amount of
substance deposited (in this case, the nickel layer) with the electric charge passed through
the
electrolyte.
The formula for Faraday's law of electrolysis is:
where W is the amount of substance deposited (in grams), z is the electrochemical equivalent
(grams per
coulomb), i is the current (in amperes), and t is the time (in seconds).
By relating the density and volume of the nickel layer to the electric charge passed through
the
electrolyte, we
can calculate the time needed for the deposition:
where v.f is the valence factor for the reaction (in this case, 2).
Solving for x, we get:
So, the value of x is 161 seconds.
3. ⇒(JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening
Shift
)
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R)
Assertion (A) : An aqueous solution of when used for volumetric analysis, its concentration
should be checked before the use.
Reason (R) : On aging, solution absorbs atmospheric .
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(A) (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
(B) (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
(C) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(D) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Explanation
Correct answer is D
In volumetric analysis, the concentration of a solution is a crucial factor in determining
the
accuracy of
the results. In the case of an aqueous solution of KOH, the concentration can change over
time
due to the
absorption of atmospheric CO2. This occurs because KOH is a basic (alkaline)
solution
and reacts
with carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air to form potassium carbonate
(K2CO3).
The reaction between KOH and CO2 is given by :
KOH + CO2 K2CO3
This reaction will change the concentration of KOH in the solution, which in turn will impact
the
accuracy of
the results obtained in volumetric analysis. For example, if the concentration of KOH is
lower
than it was
when the solution was prepared, then more solution will be needed to reach the endpoint in a
reaction, and
the results will be inaccurate.
That's why it is important to check the concentration of the KOH solution before using it for
volumetric
analysis, as stated in the assertion (A). And the reason (R) provides the explanation for
why
the
concentration should be checked. Hence, both the assertion and the reason are correct and
the
correct answer
is (D). Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. ⇒(JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Morning
Shift
)
Which one of the following statements is correct for electrolysis of brine solution?
(A)
is formed at cathode
(B)
is formed at anode
(C)
is formed at cathode
(D)
is formed at cathode
Explanation
Correct answer is
D
Anode
5. ⇒(JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th
July
Morning Shift
)
The amount of charge in (Faraday) required to obtain one mole of iron from
is ___________. (Nearest Integer)
correct answer is 3
# Explanation
For ,
where x is oxidation state of Fe.
Charge required
6. ⇒(JEE Main 2022 (Online) 29th
June
Morning Shift
)
A dilute solution of sulphuric acid is electrolysed using a current of 0.10 A for 2 hours to produce
hydrogen
and oxygen gas. The total volume of gases produced a STP is _____________ cm3. (Nearest
integer)
[Given : Faraday constant F = 96500 C mol1 at STP, molar volume of an ideal gas is 22.7
L mol1]
correct answer is 127
# Explanation
produces mole of gas
coulomb produces
Volume of gas produced
7. ⇒(JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th
June
Morning Shift
)
The quantity of electricity in Faraday needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr2O
to Cr3+ is ____________.
correct answer is 6
# Explanation
Each is converting from to
faradays of charge is required
8. ⇒(JEE Main 2022 (Online) 25th
June
Evening Shift
)
A solution of Fe2(SO4)3 is electrolyzed for 'x' min with a current of
1.5 A
to deposit 0.3482 g of Fe. The value of x is ___________. [nearest integer]
Given : 1 F = 96500 C mol1
Atomic mass of Fe = 56 g mol1
correct answer is 20
# Explanation
For 1 mole , charge required is
For mole , charge required is
Since, charge required
And,
9. ⇒(JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th
July
Evening Shift
)
Potassium chlorate is prepared by electrolysis of KCl in basic solution
as shown by following equation.
6OH + Cl ClO3 + 3H2O + 6e
A current of xA has to be passed for 10h to
produce 10.0g of potassium chlorate. The value of x is ____________. (Nearest integer)