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JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift
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One half cell in a voltaic cell is constructed by dipping silver rod in $\mathrm{AgNO}_3$ solution of unknown concentration, other half cell is Zn rod dipped in 1 molar solution of $\mathrm{ZnSO}_4$.

A voltage of 1.60 V is measured at 298 K for this cell. What is the concentration of $\mathrm{Ag}^{+}$ions used in terms of $\log x\left(x=\left[\mathrm{Ag}^{+}\right]\right)$?

$$ \mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Zn}^{2+} / \mathrm{Zn}}^{\ominus}=-0.76 \mathrm{~V}, \quad \mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Ag}^{+} / \mathrm{Ag}}^{\ominus}=+0.80 \mathrm{~V}, \frac{2.303 \mathrm{RT}}{\mathrm{~F}}=0.059 \mathrm{~V} $$

A

$\frac{2}{3.9}$

B

$\frac{4}{5.9}$

C

$\frac{2.9}{2}$

D

$\frac{5.9}{4}$

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JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Morning Shift
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An electrochemical cell is constructed using half cells in the direction of spontaneous change:

Fe(OH)2(s) + 2e → Fe(s) + 2OH(aq)      Eθ = −0.88 V

and AgBr(s) + e → Ag(s) + Br(aq)      Eθ = +0.07 V

Which of the following option is correct?

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$$ \text { Overall reaction } \mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{~s})+2 \mathrm{OH}^{-}(\mathrm{aq})+2 \mathrm{AgBr}(\mathrm{~s}) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{OH})_2(\mathrm{~s})+2 \mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{~s})+2 \mathrm{Br}^{-}(\mathrm{aq}) $$
B

$E_{cell}^{\theta} = -0.95 \ V$

C

Fe is reduced in the electrochemical cell

D

$E_{cell}^{\theta}$ is an extensive property

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JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift
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JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 11 English

Consider the above electrochemical cell where a metal electrode ( M ) is undergoing redox reaction by forming $\mathrm{M}^{+}\left(\mathrm{M} \rightarrow \mathrm{M}^{+}+\mathrm{e}^{-}\right)$. The cation $\mathrm{M}^{+}$is present in two different concentrations $c_1$ and $c_2$ as shown above. Which of the following statement is correct for generating a positive cell potential?

A

If $c_1$ is present at anode, then $c_1>c_2$.

B

If $c_1$ is present at cathode, then $c_1>c_2$.

C

If $c_1$ is present at cathode, then $c_1

D

If $c_1$ is present at anode, then $c_1=c_2$.

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JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift
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In the given electrochemical cell, $\mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})|\mathrm{AgCl}(\mathrm{s})| \mathrm{FeCl}_2(\mathrm{aq}), \mathrm{FeCl}_3(\mathrm{aq}) \mid \mathrm{Pt}(\mathrm{s})$ at 298 K , the cell potential ( $\mathrm{E}_{\text {cell }}$ ) will increase when :

A. Concentration of $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ is increased.

B. Concentration of $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ is decreased.

C. Concentration of $\mathrm{Fe}^{2+}$ is decreased.

D. Concentration of $\mathrm{Fe}^{3+}$ is increased.

E. Concentration of $\mathrm{Cl}^{-}$is increased.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A

C, D and E Only

B

A and B Only

C

B Only

D

A and E Only

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