NEETChemistryElectrochemistry
What is the overall cell reaction in a lead storage battery during use?
Options
- APb(s) + PbO 2 (s) + 2H 2 SO 4 (aq) → 2PbSO 4 (s) + 2H 2 O(l)
- BPbSO 4 (s) + 2H 2 O(l) → Pb(s) + PbO 2 (s) + 2H 2 SO 4 (aq)
- CPbO 2 (s) + 2H 2 SO 4 (aq) → Pb(s) + PbSO 4 (s) + 2H 2 O(l)
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
A. Pb(s) + PbO 2 (s) + 2H 2 SO 4 (aq) → 2PbSO 4 (s) + 2H 2 O(l)
Step-by-step solution
The overall cell reaction in a lead storage battery during use is:Pb(s) + PbO 2 (s) + 2H 2 SO 4 (aq) → 2PbSO 4 (s) + 2H 2 O(l).