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Three electrolytic cells A, B, C containing solutions of ZnSO₄, AgNO₃ and CuSO₄, respectively are connected in series. A steady current of 1.5 amperes was passed through them until 1.45 g of silver deposited at the cathode of cell B. How long did the current flow? What mass of copper and zinc were deposited?

Options

  1. A15 min, 0.734 g Cu, 0.426 g Zn
  2. B14 min, 1.42 g Cu, 0.43 g Zn
  3. C45 min, 0.426 g Cu, 0.734 g Zn
  4. D60 min, 0.426 g Cu, 0.734 g Zn

Correct answer

B. 14 min, 1.42 g Cu, 0.43 g Zn

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) 14 min, 1.42 g Cu, 0.43 g Zn

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