Match List-I with List-II:
List-I (Applications)List-II (Batteries/Cell)
(A) Transistors(I) Anode - Zn/Hg; Cathode - HgO + C
(B) Hearing aids(II) Hydrogen fuel cell
(C) Invertors(III) Anode - Zn; Cathode - Carbon
(D) Apollo space ship(IV) Anode - Pb; Cathode - Pb | PbO_2
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution & Explanation

### Core Logic Matching applications to their respective electrochemical cells: * Transistors use standard dry cells: Anode is Zn container, Cathode is carbon rod coated with MnO_2 ightarrow (III). * Hearing aids require compact voltage outputs over time, matching Mercury cells: Anode Zn/Hg, Cathode HgO + C ightarrow (I). * Invertors utilize rechargeable systems, matching Lead-storage batteries: Anode Pb, Cathode Pb | PbO_2 ightarrow (IV). * Apollo space ship dynamically powered via Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel cells ightarrow (II). ### Pattern Recognition Space missions universally trigger fuel cell pairs in standard test patterns due to the secondary requirement of gathering pure drinking water byproduct. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry

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Q71 jee_main_2026_22_january_evening Nernst Equation and Anodic Oxygen Evolution
Consider the following electrochemical cell: textPt mid textO_2(textg) (1text bar) mid textHCl(textaq) midmid textM^2+(textaq, 1.0text M) mid textM(texts) The pH above which, oxygen gas would start to evolve at anode is ____ (nearest integer). Given: E^0_textM^2+/textM = 0.994text V, E^0_textO_2/textH_2textO = 1.23text V standard reduction potential and fracRTF(2.303) = 0.059text V at the given condition
Numerical Answer. Answer: 4 to 4

Solution

### Related Formula E_textcell = E_textRed(textcathode) + E_textOxi(textanode) > 0 E_textOxi(textanode) = -E^0_textO_2/textH_2textO - frac0.0592 log left([textH^+]^2 P_textO_2^1/2right) ### Core Logic Step 1: Set spontaneous cell reaction threshold (E_textcell = 0): E_textOxi(textanode) = -E_textRed(textcathode) = -0.994text V Step 2: Anodic reaction: textH_2textO rightarrow 2textH^+ + frac12textO_2 + 2e^- E_textOxi = -1.23 - frac0.0592 log left([textH^+]^2 times 1^1/2right) = -1.23 + 0.059 times textpH Step 3: Equate oxidation potential: -0.994 = -1.23 + 0.059 times textpH 0.059 times textpH = 0.236 textpH = frac0.2360.059 = 4 ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Minimum pH for gas evolution at anode. Shortcut: Apply E_textcell = 0 threshold equation -0.994 = -1.23 + 0.059 textpH implies textpH = 4. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry
Q55 jee_main_2026_23_january_morning Nernst Equation and Cell Potential
In the given electrochemical cell, Ag(s)|AgCl(s)|Cl^-(aq) || FeCl_2(aq), FeCl_3(aq)|Pt(s) at 298 K, the cell potential (E_textcell) will increase when : (A) Concentration of Fe^2+ is increased. (B) Concentration of Fe^3+ is decreased. (C) Concentration of Fe^2+ is decreased. (D) Concentration of Fe^3+ is increased. (E) Concentration of Cl^- is increased. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
  • A. textA and B only
  • B. textA and E only
  • C. textB only
  • D. textC, D and E only

Solution

### Related Formula E_textcell = E^circ_textcell - frac0.059n log Q ### Core Logic First, write the complete balanced cell reaction. At Anode (Oxidation): Ag_(s) + Cl^-_(aq) rightarrow AgCl_(s) + e^- At Cathode (Reduction): Fe^3+_(aq) + e^- rightarrow Fe^2+_(aq) Overall cell reaction: Ag_(s) + Cl^-_(aq) + Fe^3+_(aq) rightarrow AgCl_(s) + Fe^2+_(aq) ### Step 1: Applying the Nernst Equation Applying the Nernst equation at 298 text K with n = 1: E_textcell = E^circ_textcell - frac0.0591 log frac[Fe^2+][Cl^-][Fe^3+] ### Step 2: Analysis of Variables To increase E_textcell, the value of the logarithmic term log frac[Fe^2+][Cl^-][Fe^3+] must decrease. This happens if the numerator decreases or the denominator increases. - Decreasing [Fe^2+] (Statement C) - Increasing [Fe^3+] (Statement D) - Increasing [Cl^-] (Statement E) Thus, statements C, D, and E will increase the cell potential. ### Pattern Recognition Nernst equation trick: E_textcell increases when product concentrations decrease or reactant concentrations increase (Le Chatelier's perspective of pushing the forward reaction). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry
Q53 jee_main_2026_23_january_evening Concentration Cells
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Diagram of a concentration cell with two M electrodes dipping into M+ solutions of concentrations c1 and c2.
Consider the above electrochemical cell where a metal electrode (M) is undergoing redox reaction by forming M^+ (M rightarrow M^+ + e^-). The cation 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. textIf c_1 text is present at anode, then c_1 = c_2
  • B. textIf c_1 text is present at cathode, then c_1 < c_2
  • C. textIf c_1 text is present at cathode, then c_1 > c_2
  • D. textIf c_1 text is present at anode, then c_1 > c_2

Solution

### Related Formula E_textcell = E^circ_textcell - frac0.0591n log Q For a concentration cell, E^circ_textcell = 0, so: E_textcell = - frac0.0591n log left( frac[textAnode][textCathode] right) ### Core Logic For a concentration cell to have a positive cell potential (E_textcell > 0), the ratio frac[textAnode][textCathode] must be less than 1. This implies that [textAnode] < [textCathode]. Let's evaluate the given conditions: **Case 1: If c_1 is at the anode.** Then c_2 is at the cathode. Cell reaction: M(s) + M^+(c_2) rightarrow M(s) + M^+(c_1) E_textcell = -0.059 log fracc_1c_2 For E_textcell > 0, we need c_1 < c_2. Option 1 says c_1 = c_2 (Incorrect). Option 4 says c_1 > c_2 (Incorrect). ### Step 1: Check Cathode Conditions **Case 2: If c_1 is at the cathode.** Then c_2 is at the anode. Cell reaction: M(s) + M^+(c_1) rightarrow M(s) + M^+(c_2) E_textcell = -0.059 log fracc_2c_1 For E_textcell > 0, we need fracc_2c_1 < 1 implies c_2 < c_1 implies c_1 > c_2. Option 2 says c_1 < c_2 (Incorrect). Option 3 says c_1 > c_2 (Correct). ### Pattern Recognition In any spontaneous concentration cell, ions flow from the higher concentration compartment to the lower concentration compartment. Thus, for a positive voltage, the cathode must always have the higher concentration. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry
Q71 jee_main_2026_24_january_morning Faraday's Laws of Electrolysis
Electricity is passed through an acidic solution of Cu^2+ till all the Cu^2+ was exhausted, leading to the deposition of 300 text mg of Cu metal. However, a current of 600 text mA was continued to pass through the same solution for another 28 text minutes by keeping the total volume of the solution fixed at 200 text mL. The total volume of oxygen evolved at STP during the entire process is ____ textmL. (Nearest integer) [Given : Cu^2+(aq)+2e^- rightarrow Cu(s) quad E_red^0 = +0.34 text V O_2(g)+4H^++4e^- rightarrow 2H_2O quad E_red^0 = +1.23 text V Molar mass of Cu = 63.54 text g mol^-1 Molar mass of O_2 = 32 text g mol^-1 Faraday Constant = 96500 text C mol^-1 Molar volume at STP = 22.4 text L ]
Numerical Answer. Answer: 111 to 111

Solution

### Related Formula textEquivalents of metal deposited = textEquivalents of gas evolved (in Phase 1) n_e^- = fracQF = fracI times t96500 ### Core Logic Phase 1: Deposition of 300 text mg Cu. By Faraday's Laws, the equivalents of copper deposited at the cathode must equal the equivalents of oxygen evolved at the anode during this period. Equivalents of Cu = fracWE = frac300 times 10^-3frac63.542 Equivalents of O_2 = n_O_2 times 4 frac300 times 10^-3 times 263.54 = n_O_2 times 4 2.36 times 10^-3 = n_O_2 (moles of O_2 in Phase 1) Phase 2: Current continued. I = 600 text mA = 0.6 text A, t = 28 text mins = 28 times 60 text seconds. Moles of electrons passed = frac0.6 times 28 times 6096500 = 0.010445 text moles of e^- Equivalents of O_2 evolved in Phase 2 = Moles of e^- passed = 0.010445 n_O_2 text (Phase 2) = frac0.0104454 = 2.611 times 10^-3 text mol ### Step 1: Calculate Total Volume of Oxygen Total moles of O_2 evolved = (2.36 times 10^-3) + (2.611 times 10^-3) = 4.971 times 10^-3 text mol Total volume at STP: V_O_2 = n_total times 22400 text mL V_O_2 = 4.971 times 10^-3 times 22400 text mL = 111.35 text mL Rounding to nearest integer implies 111 text mL. ### Pattern Recognition Equivalents of products at cathode and anode are always equal in any given time span. Valency factor for O_2 evolution from water is 4. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry
Q74 jee_main_2026_24_january_evening Kohlrausch's Law and its Applications
Molar conductivity of a weak acid HQ of concentration 0.18 M was found to be 1/30 of the molar conductivity of another weak acid HZ with concentration of 0.02 of M. If lambda_mathrmQ^-^0 happened to be equal with lambda_mathrmZ^-^0 , then the difference of the mathrmpK_mathrma values of the two weak acids ( mathrmpK_mathrma(mathrmHQ) - mathrmpK_mathrma(mathrmHZ) ) is ____ (Nearest integer). [Given : degree of dissociation ( alpha ) << 1 for both weak acids, lambda^circ : limiting molar conductivity of ions]
Numerical Answer. Answer: 2 to 2

Solution

### Related Formula alpha = fraclambda_mlambda_m^infty K_a simeq C alpha^2 quad (textfor alpha ll 1) ### Core Logic For weak acid HQ: alpha_1 = fraclambda_m(mathrmHQ)lambda_m^infty(mathrmHQ) K_a(mathrmHQ) = C_1 alpha_1^2 = 0.18 left(fraclambda_m(mathrmHQ)lambda_m^infty(mathrmHQ)right)^2 For weak acid HZ: alpha_2 = fraclambda_m(mathrmHZ)lambda_m^infty(mathrmHZ) K_a(mathrmHZ) = C_2 alpha_2^2 = 0.02 left(fraclambda_m(mathrmHZ)lambda_m^infty(mathrmHZ)right)^2 ### Step 1: Evaluate Ratios Since limiting molar conductivities of anions lambda_mathrmQ^-^0 and lambda_mathrmZ^-^0 are equal, and both have H^+ as the cation: lambda_m^infty(mathrmHQ) = lambda_m^infty(mathrmHZ) Take the ratio of their ionization constants: fracK_a(mathrmHQ)K_a(mathrmHZ) = fracC_1C_2 cdot left[ fraclambda_m(mathrmHQ)lambda_m(mathrmHZ) right]^2 We are given lambda_m(mathrmHQ) = frac130 lambda_m(mathrmHZ), so the ratio inside the bracket is frac130. fracK_a(mathrmHQ)K_a(mathrmHZ) = frac0.180.02 times left(frac130right)^2 fracK_a(mathrmHQ)K_a(mathrmHZ) = 9 times frac1900 = frac1100 ### Step 2: Logarithmic Difference Taking the negative logarithm on both sides: -logleft(fracK_a(mathrmHQ)K_a(mathrmHZ)right) = -log(10^-2) pK_a(mathrmHQ) - pK_a(mathrmHZ) = 2 ### Pattern Recognition When lambda_textanion^0 is identical for both acids, lambda_m^infty cancels out entirely in comparative ratios. Use K_a = C cdot (lambda_m / lambda_m^infty)^2 directly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Chemistry: Electrochemistry Class 11 Chemistry: Equilibrium

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