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COMEDK 2025 Evening Shift
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
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Identify the two incorrect electrochemical reactions shown as taking place in the given cells at the respective electrodes.

Cell Electrode Reaction
Lead-Storage Cell Cathode $\mathrm{Pb}+2 \mathrm{SO}_4{ }^{2-}+4 \mathrm{H}^{+}+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{PbSO}_4+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+\mathrm{SO}_2$
Leclanche Cell Cathode $\mathrm{MnO}_2+\mathrm{NH}_4^{+}+2 \mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{MnO}+\mathrm{OH}+\mathrm{NH}_3$
Mercury Cell Anode $\mathrm{Zn} / \mathrm{Hg}+2 \mathrm{OH}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{ZnO}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+2 \mathrm{e}^{-}$
Fuel Cell Cathode $\mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g})+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+4 \mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{OH}^{-}$

A
C & D
B
A & C
C
B & D
D
A & B
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COMEDK 2025 Afternoon Shift
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
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The $E_{M^{3+} / M^{2+}}^o$ values for $\mathrm{Cr}, \mathrm{Mn}, \mathrm{Fe}$ and Co are $-0.41,+1.57,+0.77$ and +1.97 V respectively.

For which of these metals, the change in oxidation state from +2 to +3 is the easiest?

A
Fe
B
Mn
C
Cr
D
Co
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COMEDK 2025 Afternoon Shift
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
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What would be the cell potential for the Galvanic cell which is represented by the electrochemical reaction: $$ \begin{aligned} & 2 \mathrm{Cr}_{(\mathrm{S})}+3 \mathrm{Fe}^{2+}(0.02 \mathrm{M}) \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{Cr}^{3+}(0.2 \mathrm{M})+3 \mathrm{Fe} \\ & \mathrm{E}^0 \mathrm{Fe}^{2+} / \mathrm{Fe}=-0.42 \mathrm{~V} \quad \mathrm{E}^0 \mathrm{Cr}^{3+} / \mathrm{Cr}=-0.72 \mathrm{~V} \end{aligned} $$
A
0.3197 V
B
0.3364 V
C
0.2636 V
D
0.2803 V
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COMEDK 2025 Afternoon Shift
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
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A current of 1.5 A is passed for 2 hours through an aqueous solution of $\mathrm{PdX} \mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{n}}$ where X is a monovalent anion. During the electrolysis process 2.977 g of Palladium metal gets deposited at the cathode. Calculate the charge on Pd ions. (Atomic mass of $\mathrm{Pd}=106.4 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}$ ).
A
$\mathrm{n}=4$
B
$\mathrm{n}=6$
C
$\mathrm{n}=3$
D
$\mathrm{n}=2$
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