MHT CET20242 May 2024Evening ShiftChemistryElectrochemistryActual
Which of the following changes occurs during the discharging of lead accumulator?
Options
- APb _ (s) is reduced
- BH ₂ SO ₄ is consumed
- CPbSO ₄ is consumed
- DPbO ₂ is produced
Correct answer
B. H ₂ SO ₄ is consumed
Step-by-step solution
During discharge, the following reaction occurs: Pb _ ( s ) + PbO _ 2( ~s ) +2 H ₂ SO _ 4( aq ) 2 PbSO _ 4( ~s ) +2 H ₂ O _ ( l As the cell operates to generate current, H ₂ SO ₄ is consumed.