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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)

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 15 English Option 1

(B)

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 15 English Option 2

(C)

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 15 English Option 3

(D)

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 15 English Option 4

Explanation

Correct answer is C

C 6 H 5 COOH  (wA)  + NaOH  (SB)  C 6 H 5 COONa  (Salt)  + H 2 O

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 15 English Explanation
(A) (B) Free H + ions are replaced by Na which decreases conductance.

(B) (C) Un-dissociated benzoic acid reacts with NaOH and forms salt which increases ions & conductance increases.

(C) (D) After equivalence point at (3), NaOH added further increases Na & OH ions which further increases the conductance.

2.  (JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift )

A metal surface of 100   cm 2 area has to be coated with nickel layer of thickness 0.001   mm . A current of 2   A was passed through a solution of Ni ( NO 3 ) 2 for ' x ' seconds to coat the desired layer. The value of x is __________. (Nearest integer) ( ρ Ni (density of Nickel) is 10   g   mL , Molar mass of Nickel is 60   g   mol 1 F = 96500   C   mol 1 )

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:

W = z × i × t

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:

10 × 100 × 0.0001 = (  atomic wt.   v.f  ) × 2 × x 96500

where v.f is the valence factor for the reaction (in this case, 2).

Solving for x, we get:

x = 161 sec

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 KOH when used for volumetric analysis, its concentration should be checked before the use.

Reason (R) : On aging, KOH solution absorbs atmospheric CO 2 .

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) O 2 is formed at cathode

(B) H 2 is formed at anode

(C) Cl 2 is formed at cathode

(D) OH is formed at cathode

Explanation

Correct answer is D

H 2 O ( l ) + e 1 2 H 2 ( g ) + OH ( a q )

Anode : Cl ( a q ) 1 2 Cl 2 ( g ) + e

5.  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 26th July Morning Shift )

The amount of charge in F (Faraday) required to obtain one mole of iron from Fe 3 O 4 is ___________. (Nearest Integer)

correct answer is 3

# Explanation

For Fe 3 O 4 ,

x = + 8 3

where x is oxidation state of Fe.

Fe 3 O 4 + 8 H + + 8 e 3 Fe + 4 H 2 O

Charge required = 8 3 × F = 8   F 3 3   F

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 mol 1 at STP, molar volume of an ideal gas is 22.7 L mol 1]

correct answer is 127

# Explanation

2   F produces = 3 2 mole of gas

0.10 × 2 × 3600 coulomb produces

= 3 2 × 0.1 × 2 × 3600 2 × 96500 = 0.0056  moles of gas 

Volume of gas produced = 0.0056 × 22.7   L

0.127   L = 127   mL

7.  (JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Morning Shift )

The quantity of electricity in Faraday needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr2O 7 2 to Cr3+ is ____________.

correct answer is 6

# Explanation

Cr 2 + 6 O 7 2 2 Cr 3 +

Each Cr is converting from + 6 to + 3

6 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 mol 1

Atomic mass of Fe = 56 g mol 1

correct answer is 20

# Explanation

Fe 3 + + 3 e Fe

Moles of Fe deposited  = 0.3482 56 = 6.2 × 10 3

For 1 mole Fe , charge required is 3   F

For 6.2 × 10 3 mole Fe , charge required is 3 × 6.2 × 10 3   F

Since, charge required = 18.6 × 10 3 × 96500 C

= 1794.9 C

And,

1.5 × t = 1794.9

t = 1794.9 1.5 × 60 min

t 20   min

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)

(Molar mass of KClO3 = 122.6 g mol 1, F = 96500 C)

correct answer is 1

# Explanation

W = E F × I × t

10 = 122.6 96500 × 6 × x × 10 × 3600

x = 1.311

Ans. (1)