Electrochemistry

2023 Q101 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Choose the correct representation of conductometric titration of benzoic acid vs sodium hydroxide.

A.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 89 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 89 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 89 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift Chemistry - Electrochemistry Question 89 English Option 4
2022 Q102 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

For a cell, $\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})\left|\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(0.001 \,\mathrm{M}) \| \mathrm{Ag}^{+}(0.01 \,\mathrm{M})\right| \mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})$

the cell potential is found to be $0.43 \mathrm{~V}$ at $298 \mathrm{~K}$. The magnitude of standard electrode potential for $\mathrm{Cu}^{2+} / \mathrm{Cu}$ is _________ $\times 10^{-2} \mathrm{~V}$.

[Given : $E_{A{g^ + }/Ag}^\Theta $ = 0.80 V and ${{2.303RT} \over F}$ = 0.06 V]

2022 Q103 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Resistance of a conductivity cell (cell constant $129 \mathrm{~m}^{-1}$) filled with $74.5 \,\mathrm{ppm}$ solution of $\mathrm{KCl}$ is $100 \,\Omega$ (labelled as solution 1). When the same cell is filled with $\mathrm{KCl}$ solution of $149 \,\mathrm{ppm}$, the resistance is $50 \,\Omega$ (labelled as solution 2). The ratio of molar conductivity of solution 1 and solution 2 is i.e. $\frac{\wedge_{1}}{\wedge_{2}}=x \times 10^{-3}$. The value of $x$ is __________. (Nearest integer)

Given, molar mass of $\mathrm{KCl}$ is $74.5 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$.

2022 Q104 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The amount of charge in $\mathrm{F}$ (Faraday) required to obtain one mole of iron from $\mathrm{Fe}_{3} \mathrm{O}_{4}$ is ___________. (Nearest Integer)

2022 Q105 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The spin-only magnetic moment value of M3+ ion (in gaseous state) from the pairs Cr3+ / Cr2+, Mn3+ / Mn2+, Fe3+ / Fe2+ and Co3+ / Co2+ that has negative standard electrode potential, is ____________ B.M. [Nearest integer]

2022 Q106 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The cell potential for $\mathrm{Zn}\left|\mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})\right|\left|\mathrm{Sn}^{x+}\right| \mathrm{Sn}$ is $0.801 \mathrm{~V}$ at $298 \mathrm{~K}$. The reaction quotient for the above reaction is $10^{-2}$. The number of electrons involved in the given electrochemical cell reaction is ____________.

$\left(\right.$ Given $: \mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Zn}^{2+} \mid \mathrm{Zn}}^{\mathrm{o}}=-0.763 \mathrm{~V}, \mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{Sn}^{x+} \mid \mathrm{Sn}}^{\mathrm{o}}=+0.008 \mathrm{~V}$ and $\left.\frac{2.303 \mathrm{RT}}{\mathrm{F}}=0.06 \mathrm{~V}\right)$

2022 Q107 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The cell potential for the given cell at 298 K

Pt| H2 (g, 1 bar) | H+ (aq) || Cu2+ (aq) | Cu(s)

is 0.31 V. The pH of the acidic solution is found to be 3, whereas the concentration of Cu2+ is 10$-$x M. The value of x is ___________.

(Given : $E_{C{u^{2 + }}/Cu}^\Theta $ = 0.34 V and ${{2.303\,RT} \over F}$ = 0.06 V)

2022 Q108 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

A dilute solution of sulphuric acid is electrolysed using a current of 0.10 A for 2 hours to produce hydrogen and oxygen gas. The total volume of gases produced a STP is _____________ cm3. (Nearest integer)

[Given : Faraday constant F = 96500 C mol$-$1 at STP, molar volume of an ideal gas is 22.7 L mol$-$1]

2022 Q109 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

For the given reactions

Sn2+ + 2e$-$ $\to$ Sn

Sn4+ + 4e$-$ $\to$ Sn

the electrode potentials are ; $E_{S{n^{2 + }}/Sn}^o = - 0.140$ V and $E_{S{n^{4 + }}/Sn}^o = + 0.010$ V. The magnitude of standard electrode potential for $S{n^{4 + }}/S{n^{2 + }}$ i.e. $E_{S{n^{4 + }}/S{n^{2 + }}}^o$ is _____________ $\times$ 10$-$2 V. (Nearest integer)

2022 Q110 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The quantity of electricity in Faraday needed to reduce 1 mol of Cr2O$_7^{2 - }$ to Cr3+ is ____________.

2022 Q111 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

For the reaction taking place in the cell :

Pt (s)| H2 (g)|H+(aq) || Ag+(aq) |Ag (s)

E$_{cell}^o$ = + 0.5332 V.

The value of $\Delta$fG$^\circ$ is ______________ kJ mol$-$1. (in nearest integer)

2022 Q112 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The limiting molar conductivities of NaI, NaNO3 and AgNO3 are 12.7, 12.0 and 13.3 mS m2 mol$-$1, respectively (all at 25$^\circ$C). The limiting molar conductivity of AgI at this temperature is ____________ mS m2 mol$-$1.

2022 Q113 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

Cu(s) + Sn2+ (0.001M) $\to$ Cu2+ (0.01M) + Sn(s)

The Gibbs free energy change for the above reaction at 298 K is x $\times$ 10$-$1 kJ mol$-$1. The value of x is __________. [nearest integer]

[Given : $E_{C{u^{2 + }}/Cu}^\Theta = 0.34\,V$ ; $E_{S{n^{2 + }}/Sn}^\Theta = - 0.14\,V$ ; F = 96500 C mol$-$1]

2022 Q114 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

A solution of Fe2(SO4)3 is electrolyzed for 'x' min with a current of 1.5 A to deposit 0.3482 g of Fe. The value of x is ___________. [nearest integer]

Given : 1 F = 96500 C mol$-$1

Atomic mass of Fe = 56 g mol$-$1

2022 Q115 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

In a cell, the following reactions take place

$\matrix{ {F{e^{2 + }} \to F{e^{3 + }} + {e^ - }} & {E_{F{e^{3 + }}/F{e^{2 + }}}^o = 0.77\,V} \cr {2{I^ - } \to {I_2} + 2{e^ - }} & {E_{{I_2}/{I^ - }}^o = 0.54\,V} \cr } $

The standard electrode potential for the spontaneous reaction in the cell is x $\times$ 10$-$2 V 298 K. The value of x is ____________. (Nearest Integer)

2022 Q116 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The resistance of a conductivity cell containing 0.01 M KCl solution at 298 K is 1750 $\Omega$. If the conductivity of 0.01 M KCl solution at 298 K is 0.152 $\times$ 10$-$3 S cm$-$1, then the cell constant of the conductivity cell is ____________ $\times$ 10$-$3 cm$-$1.

2022 Q117 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026

The cell potential for the following cell

Pt |H2(g)|H+ (aq)|| Cu2+ (0.01 M)|Cu(s)

is 0.576 V at 298 K. The pH of the solution is __________. (Nearest integer)

(Given : $E_{C{u^{2 + }}/Cu}^o = 0.34$ V and ${{2.303\,RT} \over F} = 0.06$ V)

2022 Q118 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I List - II
(A) $Cd(s) + 2Ni{(OH)_3}(s) \to CdO(s) + 2Ni{(OH)_2}(s) + {H_2}O(l)$ (I) Primary battery
(B) $Zn(Hg) + HgO(s) \to ZnO(s) + Hg(l)$ (II) Discharging of secondary battery
(C) $2PbS{O_4}(s) + 2{H_2}O(l) \to Pb(s) + Pb{O_2}(s) + 2{H_2}S{O_4}(aq)$ (III) Fuel cell
(D) $2{H_2}(g) + {O_2}(g) \to 2{H_2}O(l)$ (IV) Charging of secondary battery

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{I}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{III}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{IV})$
B.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{IV}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{I}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{III})$
C.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{I}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{IV}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{III})$
D.
$(\mathrm{A})-(\mathrm{II}),(\mathrm{B})-(\mathrm{I}),(\mathrm{C})-(\mathrm{III}),(\mathrm{D})-(\mathrm{IV})$
2022 Q119 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : For KI, molar conductivity increases steeply with dilution

Statement II : For carbonic acid, molar conductivity increases slowly with dilution

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
2022 Q120 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The molar conductivity of a conductivity cell filled with 10 moles of 20 mL NaCl solution is ${\Lambda _{m1}}$ and that of 20 moles another identical cell heaving 80 mL NaCl solution is ${\Lambda _{m2}}$. The conductivities exhibited by these two cells are same. The relationship between ${\Lambda _{m2}}$ and ${\Lambda _{m1}}$ is

A.
${\Lambda _{m2}}$ = 2${\Lambda _{m1}}$
B.
${\Lambda _{m2}}$ = ${\Lambda _{m1}}$ / 2
C.
${\Lambda _{m2}}$ = ${\Lambda _{m1}}$
D.
${\Lambda _{m2}}$ = 4${\Lambda _{m1}}$
2022 Q121 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

In which of the following half cells, electrochemical reaction is pH dependent?

A.
$Pt\,|\,F{e^{3 + }},\,F{e^{2 + }}$
B.
$MnO_4^ - \,|M{n^{2 + }}$
C.
$Ag\,|\,AgCl\,|C{l^{ - 1}}$
D.
${1 \over 2}{F_2}\,|{F^ - }$
2022 Q122 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

In 3d series, the metal having the highest M2+/M standard electrode potential is :

A.
Cr
B.
Fe
C.
Cu
D.
Zn
2022 Q123 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The ${\left( {{{\partial E} \over {\partial T}}} \right)_P}$ of different types of half cells are as follows:

A B C D
$1 \times {10^{ - 4}}$ $2 \times {10^{ - 4}}$ $0.1 \times {10^{ - 4}}$ $0.2 \times {10^{ - 4}}$

(Where E is the electromotive force)

Which of the above half cells would be preferred to be used as reference electrode?

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
2022 Q124 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026

The correct order of reduction potentials of the following pairs is

A. Cl2/Cl$-$

B. I2/I$-$

C. Ag+/Ag

D. Na+/Na

E. Li+/Li

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

A.
A > C > B > D > E
B.
A > B > C > D > E
C.
A > C > B > E > D
D.
A > B > C > E > D
2021 Q125 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
If the conductivity of mercury at 0$^\circ$C is 1.07 $\times$ 106 S m$-$1 and the resistance of a cell containing mercury is 0.243$\Omega$, then the cell constant of the cell is x $\times$ 104 m$-$1. The value of x is ____________. (Nearest integer)
2021 Q126 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Consider the following cell reaction :

$C{d_{(s)}} + H{g_2}S{O_{4(s)}} + {9 \over 5}{H_2}{O_{(l)}}$ $\rightleftharpoons$ $CdS{O_4}.{9 \over 5}{H_2}{O_{(s)}} + 2H{g_{(l)}}$

The value of $E_{cell}^0$ is 4.315 V at 25$^\circ$C. If $\Delta$H$^\circ$ = $-$825.2 kJ mol$-$1, the standard entropy change $\Delta$S$^\circ$ in J K$-$1 is ___________. (Nearest integer) [Given : Faraday constant = 96487 C mol$-$1]
2021 Q127 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The resistance of a conductivity cell with cell constant 1.14 cm$-$1, containing 0.001 M KCl at 298 K is 1500 $\Omega$. The molar conductivity of 0.001 M KCl solution at 298 K in S cm2 mol$-$1 is ____________. (Integer answer)
2021 Q128 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
For the galvanic cell,

Zn(s) + Cu2+ (0.02 M) $\to$ Zn2+ (0.04 M) + Cu(s),

Ecell = ______________ $\times$ 10$-$2 V. (Nearest integer)

[Use : $E_{Cu/C{u^{2 + }}}^0$ = $-$ 0.34 V, $E_{Zn/Z{n^{2 + }}}^0$ = + 0.76 V, ${{2.303RT} \over F} = 0.059\,V$]
2021 Q129 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
These are physical properties of an element

(A) Sublimation enthalpy

(B) Ionisation enthalpy

(C) Hydration enthalpy

(D) Electron gain enthalpy

The total number of above properties that affect the reduction potential is ____________ (Integer answer)
2021 Q130 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
For the cell

Cu(s) | Cu2+ (aq) (0.1 M) || Ag+(aq) (0.01 M) | Ag(s)

the cell potential E1 = 0.3095 V

For the cell

Cu(s) | Cu2+ (aq) (0.01 M) || Ag+(aq) (0.001 M) | Ag(s)

the cell potential = ____________ $\times$ 10$-$2 V. (Round off the nearest integer).

[Use : ${{2.303RT} \over F}$ = 0.059]
2021 Q131 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The conductivity of a weak acid HA of concentration 0.001 mol L$-$1 is 2.0 $\times$ 10$-$5 S cm$-$1. If $\Lambda _m^o$(HA) = 190 S cm2 mol$-$1, the ionization constant (Ka) of HA is equal to ______________ $\times$ 10$-$6. (Round off to the Nearest Integer)
2021 Q132 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Consider the cell at 25$^\circ$C

Zn | Zn2+ (aq), (1M) || Fe3+ (aq), Fe2+ (aq) | Pt(s)

The fraction of total iron present as Fe3+ ion at the cell potential of 1.500 V is x $\times$ 10$-$2. The value of x is ______________. (Nearest integer)

(Given : $E_{F{e^{3 + }}/F{e^{2 + }}}^0 = 0.77V$, $E_{Z{n^{2 + }}/Zn}^0 = - 0.76V$)
2021 Q133 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Assume a cell with the following reaction

$C{u_{(s)}} + 2A{g^ + }(1 \times {10^{ - 3}}M) \to C{u^{2 + }}(0.250M) + 2A{g_{(s)}}$

$E_{cell}^\Theta = 2.97$ V

Ecell for the above reaction is ______________ V. (Nearest integer)

[Given : log 2.5 = 0.3979, T = 298 K]
2021 Q134 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Potassium chlorate is prepared by electrolysis of KCl in basic solution as shown by following equation.

6OH$-$ + Cl$-$ $\to$ ClO3$-$ + 3H2O + 6e$-$

A current of xA has to be passed for 10h to produce 10.0g of potassium chlorate. The value of x is ____________. (Nearest integer)

(Molar mass of KClO3 = 122.6 g mol$-$1, F = 96500 C)
2021 Q135 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The molar conductivities at infinite dilution of barium chloride, sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid are 280, 860 and 426 S cm2 mol$-$1 respectively. The molar conductivity at infinite dilution of barium sulphate is _________ S cm2 mol$-$1. (Round off to the Nearest Integer ).
2021 Q136 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
For the reaction

2Fe3+(aq) + 2I$-$(aq) $ \to $ 2Fe2+(aq) + I2(s)

the magnitude of the standard molar Gibbs free energy change, $\Delta$rG$_m^o$ = $-$ ___________ kJ (Round off to the Nearest Integer).

$\left[ {\matrix{ {E_{F{e^{2 + }}/Fe(s)}^o = - 0.440V;} & {E_{F{e^{3 + }}/Fe(s)}^o = - 0.036V} \cr {E_{{I_2}/2{I^ - }}^o = 0.539V;} & {F = 96500C} \cr } } \right]$
2021 Q137 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
A KCl solution of conductivity 0.14 S m$-$1 shows a resistance of 4.19$\Omega$ in a conductivity cell. If the same cell is filled with an HCl solution, the resistance drops to 1.03$\Omega$. The conductivity of the HCl solution is ____________ $\times$ 10$-$2 S m$-$1. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
2021 Q138 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
A 5.0 m mol dm$-$3 aqueous solution of KCl has a conductance of 0.55 mS when measured in a cell of cell constant 1.3 cm$-$1. The molar conductivity of this solution is ___________ mSm2 mol$-$1. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
2021 Q139 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Emf of the following cell at 298K in V is x $\times$ 10$-$2.

Zn|Zn2+(0.1 M)||Ag+ (0.01 M)|Ag

The value of x is _________. (Rounded off to the nearest integer)

[Given : $E_{Z{n^{2 + }}/Zn}^\theta = - 0.76V;E_{A{g^{2 + }}/Ag}^\theta = + 0.80V;{{2.303RT} \over F} = 0.059$]
2021 Q140 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Consider the following reaction

$MnO_4^ - + 8{H^ + } + 5{e^ - } \to M{n^{ + 2}} + 4{H_2}O,{E^o} = 1.51V$.

The quantity of electricity required in Faraday to reduce five moles of $MnO_4^ - $ is ___________. (Integer answer)
2021 Q141 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Copper reduces NO$_3^ - $ into NO and NO2 depending upon the concentration of HNO3 in solution. (Assuming fixed [Cu2+] and PNO = PNO2), the HNO3 concentration at which the thermodynamic tendency for reduction of NO$_3^ - $ into NO and NO2 by copper is same is 10x M. The value of 2x is _______. (Rounded off to the nearest integer)

[Given, $E_{C{u^{2 + }}/Cu}^o = 0.34$ V, $E_{NO_3^ - /NO}^o = 0.96$ V, $E_{NO_3^ - /N{O_2}}^o = 0.79$ V and at 298 K, ${{RT} \over F}$(2.303) = 0.059]
2021 Q142 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The magnitude of the change in oxidising power of the $MnO_4^ - /M{n^{2 + }}$ couple is x $\times$ 10$-$4 V, if the H+ concentration is decreased from 1M to 10$-$4 M at 25$^\circ$C. (Assume concentration of $MnO_4^ - $ and $M{n^{2 + }}$ to be same on change in H+ concentration). The value of x is ___________. $\left[ {Given\,:{{2.303RT} \over F} = 0.059} \right]$
2021 Q143 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Match List - I with List - II

List - I
(Parmeter)
List - II
(Unit)
(a) Cell constant (i) $S\,c{m^2}mo{l^{ - 1}}$
(b) Molar conductivity (ii) Dimensionless
(c) Conductivity (iii) ${m^{ - 1}}$
(d) Degree of dissociation of electrolyte (iv) ${\Omega ^{ - 1}}{m^{ - 1}}$


Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)
B.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
C.
(a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
D.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
2021 Q144 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The limiting molar conductivity of KCl (strong electrolyte) is higher compared to that of CH3COOH (weak electrolyte).

Statement II : Molar conductivity decreases with decrease in concentration of electrolyte.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
B.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
C.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
2021 Q145 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Compound A used as a strong oxidizing agent is amphoteric in nature. It is the part of lead storage batteries. Compound A is :
A.
PbO
B.
PbO2
C.
PbSO4
D.
Pb3O4
2021 Q146 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The electrode potential of M2+/M of 3d-series elements shows positive value for :
A.
Zn
B.
Fe
C.
Cu
D.
Co
2020 Q147 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
Potassium chlorate is prepared by the electrolysis of KCl in basic solution

6OH- + Cl- $ \to $ ClO3- + 3H2O + 6e-

If only 60% of the current is utilized in the reaction, the time (rounded to the nearest hour) required to produce 10 g of KClO3 using a current of 2 A is_________.

(Given : F = 96,500 C mol–1; molar mass of KCIO3 = 122 g mol–1)
2020 Q148 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
An oxidation-reduction reaction in which
3 electrons are transferred has a $\Delta $Gº of 17.37 kJ mol–1 at
25 oC. The value of Eo
cell (in V) is ______ × 10–2.
(1 F = 96,500 C mol–1)
2020 Q149 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
An acidic solution of dichromate is electrolyzed for 8 minutes using 2A current. As per the following equation
Cr2O72- + 14H+ + 6e $ \to $ 2Cr3+ + 7H2O
The amount of Cr3+ obtained was 0.104 g. The efficiency of the process(in%) is (Take : F = 96000 C, At. mass of chromium = 52) ______.
2020 Q150 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
The photoelectric current from Na (Work function, w0 = 2.3 eV) is stopped by the output voltage of the cell
Pt(s) | H2 (g, 1 Bar) | HCl (aq., pH =1) | AgCl(s) | Ag(s).
The pH of aq. HCl required to stop the photoelectric current form K(w0 = 2.25 eV), all other conditions remaining the same, is _______ $ \times $ 10-2 (to the nearest integer).

Given, 2.303${{RT} \over F}$ = 0.06 V;
$E_{AgCl|Ag|C{l^ - }}^0$ = 0.22 V