Most Important Selected Qs for JEE AdvancedChemistryElectrochemistry
In a cell, Zn ( s ) | Zn ²⁺ | | H ⁺ | H ₂( pt ) the addition of H ₂ SO ₄ to the cathode compartment will
Options
- ADecrease E
- BIncrease E
- CShift equilibrium to left
- DShift equilibrium to right
Correct answer
D. Shift equilibrium to right
Step-by-step solution
Zn ( s )+2 H ⁺( aq ) Zn ²⁺( aq )+ H ₂ ....(1) E = E _ cell ^0- 0.059 n [ Zn ²⁺ ] [ H ₂ ] [ H ⁺ ]^2 .....(2) Equilibrium (1) will shift in forward direction and cell potential E will increase.