Two statements, one Assertion and the other Reason, are given. Choose the correct option.
Assertion : During the electrolysis of aqueous $\mathrm{NaCl}, \mathrm{Cl}_2$ is liberated at the anode in preference to $\mathrm{O}_2$ and water gets reduced to $\mathrm{H}_2$ at cathode.
Reason : The reaction at Anode with lower oxidation potential is not preferred due to over potential of Oxygen.
When $0.1 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{~L}^{-1}$ of KCl was filled in a Conductivity cell the resistance was 80 ohms at 298 K . (Conductivity of 0.1 M KCl at 298 K is $1.29 \mathrm{~S} \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$. The same cell when filled with an unknown electrolyte of concentration 0.025 M , had a resistance of 92 ohms. What is the Molar conductivity of the electrolyte at the given concentration?
Identify the two incorrect electrochemical reactions shown as taking place in the given cells at the respective electrodes.
Cell | Electrode | Reaction |
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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 | $\mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g})+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}+4 \mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow 4 \mathrm{OH}^{-}$ |