S G PUBLIC SR.SEC.
SCHOOL
Sec-15 , Vasundhara,Ghaziabad
MCQ, ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Class 12 - Chemistry
Time Allowed: 1 hour Maximum Marks: 30
1. Al2O3 is reduced by electrolysis at low potentials and high currents. If 4.0 × 104 amperes of current is passed [1]
through molten Al2O3 for 6 hours, what mass of aluminium is produced? (Assume 100% current efficiency,
atomic mass Al = 27 g/mol)
a) 9.0 × 10 3
g b) 1.3 × 10 g
4
c) 2.4 × 10 5
g d) 8.1 × 10 g
4
2. How much charge is required for the reduction of 1 mol of M nO to M n
−
4
2+
? [1]
a) 6F b) 5F
c) 4F d) 3F
3. The standard emf of galvanic cell involving 3 moles of electrons in its redox reaction is 0.59 V. The equilibrium [1]
constant for the reaction of the cell is
a) 1025 b) 1030
c) 1015 d) 1020
4. The highest electrical conductivity of the following aqueous solutions is of [1]
a) 0.1 M acetic acid b) 0.1 M chloroacetic acid
c) 0.1 M fluoroacetic acid d) 0.1 M difluoroacetic acid
5. Using the data given in below find out in which option the order of reducing power is correct. [1]
⊖
E 2− 3+
= 1.33V
Cr2 O /Cr
7
⊖
E −
= 1.36V
Cl2 /Cl
⊖
E − 2+
= 1.51V
MnO /Mn
4
⊖
E 3+
= −0.74V
Cr /Cr
a) Mn2+ < Cl- < Cr3+ < Cr b) Mn2+ < Cr3+ < Cl- < Cr
c) Cr3+ < Cl- < Mn2+ < Cr d) Cr3+ < Cl- < Cr 2
O
2
- < MnO
−
7 4
6. Using the data given below find out the strongest reducing agent. [1]
⊖
E 2− 3+
= 1.33V
Cr2 O /Cr
7
⊖
E −
= 1.36V
Cl2 /Cl
⊖
E − 2+
= 1.51V
MnO /Mn
4
⊖
E 3+
= −0.74V
Cr /Cr
a) Mn 2−
b)
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Cl–
c) Cr d) Cr3+
7. The e.m.f of the cell in which the reaction: [1]
+ +
2Ag (aq) + H2 (g) → 2Ag(s) + 2H (aq)
Occurs is 0.80 V. The standard reduction potential of Ag+/Ag electrode is:
a) 0.40 V b) - 0.80 V
c) 0.80 V d) - 0.40 V
8. In a typical fuel cell, the reactant (R) and product (P) are ________. [1]
a) R = H2(g), O2(g) : P = H2O(l) b) R = H2(g), N2(g) : P = NH3(aq)
c) R = H2(g), O2(g) : P = H2O2(l) d) R = H2(g), O2(g), Cl2(g) : P = HClO4(aq)
9. The equivalent conductance of M/32 solution of a weak monobasic acid is 8.0 mhos cm2 and at infinite dilution [1]
is 400 mhos cm2. The dissociation constant of this acid is
a) 6.25 × 10 −4
b) 1.25 × 10
−6
c) 1.25 × 10 −4
d) 1.25 × 10
−5
10. For a cell reaction involving two electrons change, the standard e.m.f. of the cell is found to be 0.295 V at .The [1]
equilibrium constant of the reaction at 25°C is
a) 1 × 10 −20
b) 10
c) 1 × 10 10
d) 2.95 × 10
2
11. In the button cells widely used in watches and other devices the following reaction takes place: [1]
Z n(s) + Ag2 O(s) + H2 O(l) → Z n
2+
(aq)
+ 2Ag(s) + 2OH
−
(aq)
[Given E0 Zn2+/Zn = -0.76V, E0Ag2O/Ag =
+0.344V]
Determine Eo cell for the reaction.
a) 1.104 V b) 1.005 V
c) 0.913 V d) 1.159 V
12. Resistance of 0.2 M solution of an electrolyte is 50Ω . The specific conductance of the solution is 1.3s m-1. If [1]
resistance of the 0.4 M solution of the same electrolyte is 260Ω , its molar conductivity is
a) 6.25 × 10 −4 2
S m mol
−1
b) 625 × 10
−4 2
S m mol
−1
c) 6250 S m mol
2 −1
d) 62.5 S m mol
2 −1
13. Zn | Zn2+(a = 0.1M) || Fe2+(a = 0.01M) | Fe [1]
The emf of the above cell is 0.2905 V. Equilibrium constant for the cell reaction is
0.26 0.32
a) 10 0.0295 b) 10 0.0295
0.32 0.32
c) e 0.295 d) 10 0.0591
14. The one which decreases with dilution is [1]
a) molar conductance b) conductance
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c) specific conductance d) equivalent conductance
15. Calculate the standard cell potentials of galvanic cell, Δ rG
o
and equilibrium constant of the reactions if the [1]
reaction is
0 +
0
E Fe
3+ E Ag
2+ + 3+
Fe (aq) + Ag (aq) → F e (aq) + Ag(s) [ = 0.78V , = 0.8V ]
2+
Fe Ag
a) 0.04V, -2.955 kJ/mol, 3.2 b) 0.03V, -2.895 kJ/mol, 3.22
c) 0.01V, - 2.800 kJ/mol, 3.2 d) 0.02V, -2.850 kJ/mol, 3.2
16. Assertion: Identification of cathode and anode is done by the use of a thermometer. [1]
Reason: Higher is the value of reduction potential, greater would be its reducing power.
a) If both Assertion & Reason are true and the b) If both Assertion & Reason are true but the
reason is the correct explanation of the reason is not the correct explanation of the
assertion. assertion.
c) If Assertion is true statement but Reason is d) If both Assertion and Reason are false
false. statements.
17. Assertion (A): The Daniell cell becomes dead after some time. [1]
Reason (R): Oxidation potential of zinc anode decreases and that of copper increases.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
18. Assertion (A): Conductivity of an electrolyte decreases with decrease in concentration. [1]
Reason (R): Number of ions per unit volume increases on dilution.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
19. Assertion (A): Gold chloride (AuCl3) solution cannot be stored in a vessel made of copper, iron, nickel- [1]
chromium, zinc or tin.
Reason (R): Gold is a very precious metal.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
20. Assertion (A): Copper sulphate can be stored in a zinc vessel. [1]
Reason (R): Zinc is more reactive than copper.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
21. Assertion (A): Copper sulphate solution can be kept in a zinc vessel. [1]
Reason (R): The position of zinc is higher than copper in the electrochemical series.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
22. Assertion (A): The equivalent conductivity of 0.1N CHNCH3COOH at 25oC is 80 and at infinite dilution, it is [1]
400, the degree of dissociation of CH3COOH is 0.2.
Reason (R): These do not depend upon concentration.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
23. Assertion (A): Absolute value of Eºred of an electrode can not be determined. [1]
Reason (R): Neither oxidation nor reduction can take place alone.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
24. Assertion (A): Iron is protected from corrosion by connecting magnesium metal with it. [1]
Reason (R): Iron acts as a cathode and magnesium as anode which gradually disappears.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
25. Assertion (A): Electrolysis of molten CaH2 produces hydrogen gas at the anode. [1]
Reason (R): In CaH2, hydrogen is present in the form of a hydride H-.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
26. Assertion (A): Equivalent conductance of all electrolytes decreases with increasing concentration. [1]
Reason (R): Lesser number of ions are available per gram equivalent at higher concentration.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
27. Assertion (A): Chromium is used for coating iron. [1]
Reason (R): Chromium is non-corroding metal which forms a protective layer on iron.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
28. Assertion (A): Cu is less reactive than hydrogen. [1]
Reason (R): E Θ
Cu
2+
/Cu
is negative.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
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c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
29. Assertion (A): Conductivity of an electrolyte increases with decrease in concentration. [1]
Reason (R): Number of ions per unit volume decreases on dilution.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
30. Assertion (A): Λ m
for weak electrolytes shows a sharp increase when the electrolytic solution is diluted. [1]
Reason (R): For weak electrolytes degree of dissociation increases with dilution of solution.
a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
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