BITSAT2013ChemistryElectrochemistryActual
The electrolytic cells, one containing acidified ferrous chloride and another acidified ferric chloride are connected in series. The ratio of iron deposited at cathodes in the two cells when electricity is passed through the cells will be
Options
- A3: 1
- B2: 1
- C1: 1
- D3: 2
Correct answer
D. 3: 2
Step-by-step solution
At cathodes: Fe ⁺+2 e ⁻ Fe ; array l Fe ³⁺+3 e ⁻ Fe ( E _ Fe )₁= At. wt. 2 ; ( E _ Fe )₂= At. wt. 3 array Hence, ( E _ Fe )₁ ( E _ Fe )₂ = 3 2