Q25 / 160 · TS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 1) · Chemistry

When the same quantity of electricity is passed through the aqueous solutions of the given electrolytes for the same amount of time, which metal will be deposited in maximum amount on the cathode?

  • A
    ZnSO4
  • B
    FeCl3
  • Correct answer
    C
    AgNO3
  • D
    NiCl2

Solution

By Faraday's law of electrolysis:

Equal amount of charge causes deposition of equal number of equivalents of different metals. eg. 1F charge  will deposit one equivalent of any metal.

Discharged mass of one equivalent of Zn from ZnCl2= 65.42=32.7 g

Discharged mass of one equivalent of Fe from FeCl3=563=18.67 g

Discharged mass of one equivalent of Ag from AgNO3=1081=108 g

Discharged mass of one equivalent of Ni from NiCl2=58.72=29.35 g 

So, Silver metal will be deposited in maximum amount on the cathode.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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