JEE Main 202623 JanuaryMorning Shift
- Exam
- JEE Main
- Year
- 2026
- Date
- 23 January
- Shift
- Morning Shift
- Subject
- Chemistry
- Chapter
- Electrochemistry
JEE Main 2026 · 23 January · Morning Shift · Chemistry · Electrochemistry
In the given electrochemical cell, Ag(s)|AgCl(s)| FeCl_ 2 (aq),...
In the given electrochemical cell, at 298 K, the cell potential will increase when : A. Concentration of is increased. B. Concentration of is decreased. C. Concentration of is decreased. D. Concentration of is increased. E. Concentration of is increased. Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
Options
- AB Only
- BA and E Only
- CC, D and E Only
- DA and B Only
Correct answer
C. C, D and E Only
Step-by-step solution
The cell Ag(s)|AgCl(s)|FeCl₂(aq), FeCl₃(aq)|Pt(s) has the reaction:
Ag(s) + Cl⁻ + Fe³⁺ → AgCl(s) + Fe²⁺
Using Nernst equation:
where
For to increase, Q must decrease. Analyzing each condition:
A. Increase [Fe²⁺] increases Q, decreases - false
B. Decrease [Fe³⁺] increases Q (smaller denominator), decreases - false
C. Decrease [Fe²⁺] decreases Q, increases - true
D. Increase [Fe³⁺] decreases Q, increases - true
E. Increase [Cl⁻] decreases Q, increases - true
Therefore C, D, and E cause to increase.
Ag(s) + Cl⁻ + Fe³⁺ → AgCl(s) + Fe²⁺
Using Nernst equation:
where
For to increase, Q must decrease. Analyzing each condition:
A. Increase [Fe²⁺] increases Q, decreases - false
B. Decrease [Fe³⁺] increases Q (smaller denominator), decreases - false
C. Decrease [Fe²⁺] decreases Q, increases - true
D. Increase [Fe³⁺] decreases Q, increases - true
E. Increase [Cl⁻] decreases Q, increases - true
Therefore C, D, and E cause to increase.