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1UHS MDCAT 2008
When CuSO4 is electrolyzed in aqueous solution using copper electrodes, then the substance which deposits at the cathode is:
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2UHS MDCAT 2009
The most durable metal plating on iron to protect against corrosion is:
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3UHS MDCAT 2009
In nickel-cadmium battery, the cathode is composed of:
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4UHS MDCAT 2009
The emf produced by Galvanic Cell is known as:
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5UHS MDCAT 2010
In an electrochemical series, standard electrode potentials are arranged on the basis of:
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6UHS MDCAT 2015
Study the following facts:
Zn → Zn+2 + 2e- Eo = +0.76 V
Cu → Cu+2 + 2e- Eo = – 0.34 V
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7UHS MDCAT 2017
The E0 value of the standard copper half cell is 0.34, measured when it is connected withthe SHE i.e. Standard Hydrogen Electrode. In this case the half cell reaction taking place atSHE is:
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8UHS MDCAT 2017 (Reconduct)
During space flights, astronauts obtain water from _:
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9UHS MDCAT 2017 (Reconduct)
Which of the following is the most environmentally-friendly source to derive energy?
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10UHS MDCAT 2019
Aqueous solutions of Iodine and Sodium hydroxide were mixed in a round bottom flask at 70 C. Following chemical reaction was carried out. 3I2 + 6 NaOH → NaIO3 + NaI + H2O.This reaction is termed as:
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11UHS MDCAT 2022
An electrochemical cell is based upon which reaction?
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12UHS MDCAT 2024
Which step is irrelevant concerning the balancing of redox equations by the oxidation number method?
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13PMDC MDCAT 2025
Which of the following best identifies the redox reaction?
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14PMDC MDCAT 2025
Which of the following situations most clearly demonstrates a key characteristic of a Redox reaction?
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15PMDC MDCAT 2025
Pick the order of ease of reduction of H+1,Cu+2 and Ag+1:
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760 torr are equal to Pascal:
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Placing a rod of iron metal in a solution of CuSO4:
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18Zn rod acts as cathode when coupled with magnesium electrode. This is because the reduction potential of:
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19Water is _____ electrolyte.
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What change in oxidation number of Cu takes place in the following reaction? Cu + 4HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O
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21Balochistan MDCAT 2024Electric current in solutions is carried by:
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Oxidation number of "Mn" in KMnO4 is:
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23Fuel cell is a typical galvanic cell which is based on reaction between:
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24The electrode potential of the standard hydrogen electrode is chosen as:
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25KPK MDCAT 2024Which one of the following is a strong electrolyte in solution?
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The oxidation number of oxygen in Na2O2 is:
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27During electrolysis of concentrated aqueous solution of NaCl, which ion is NOT discharged at cathode?
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28Which type of redox reaction takes place at cathode of the electrochemical cell?
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In the reaction Cr2O7³⁻ + 14H⁺ → 2Cr³⁺ + 7H2O, how many electrons are gained or lost by chromium atom?
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30UHS MDCAT 2024Which of the following is NOT a correct feature of electrolytic cells?
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31Which step is irrelevant with respect to balancing of redox equations by oxidation number method?
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Oxidation number of 'Mn' in KMnO4 is:
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33During electrolysis, reduction always occurs at the:
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When aqueous solution of NaCl is electrolyzed:
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35Sindh MDCAT 2023In electrochemical series, what is the electrode potential of all metals above hydrogen?
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36Zinc displaces copper from its solution because:
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In redox reaction of SO2 with KMnO4 in acidic medium:
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38NUMS MDCAT 2023 NUMS MDCAT 2022During electrolysis, reduction always occurs at:
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39NUMS MDCAT 2022Potential of standard hydrogen electrode (SHE) is arbitrarily taken as:
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40Balochistan MDCAT 2022Which species has greater reduction potential?
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What is the oxidation number of Cl2?
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42Down cell is used for the:
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43A strong electrolyte is one that completely _____ in solution.
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The electrolysis of dilute acid solution gives:
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45The stronger the reduction potential, the more difficult it is to:
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46A cathode has the reduction potential:
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47The branch of science which deals with the conversion of electrical energy into chemical energy and vice versa is called:
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48FMDC MDCAT 2024 (Reconduct) FMDC MDCAT 2022Oxidation number of an element in free state is:
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49Which statement correctly describes the term Standard Electrode Potential?
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In which of the following does oxygen show a fractional oxidation number?
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51An electrochemical cell is based upon which type of reaction?
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Which of the following is a feasible reaction?
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53Electrolysis of a dilute solution of NaCl results at the anode:
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54Which of the following is a strong reducing agent?
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55The least reactive transition metal:
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The oxidation state of "S" in (S2O3)²⁻ is:
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Keeping in view the standard reduction potentials: Mg²⁺/Mg = -2.37V,
Zn²⁺/Zn = -0.76V,
2H⁺/H2 = 0.000V,
Cu²⁺/Cu = +0.34V;
which one of the following is a feasible redox reaction?
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Aqueous solutions of Iodine and Sodium hydroxide were mixed at 70°C: 3I2 + 6NaOH → NaIO3 + NaI + H2O. This reaction is termed as:
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The oxidation state of nitrogen in NH4NO3 are:
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Which of the following is a spontaneous reaction?
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61A cell is constructed of the following two half cells: Ag⁺ + e⁻ → Ag E° = +0.80V and Al³⁺ + 3e⁻ → Al E° = -1.67V. What is the EMF of the cell?
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62
Choose the true statement regarding the reaction: 2NaCl(s) → 2Na + Cl2
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In which of the following reactions does hydrogen act as oxidizing agent?
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64During space flights, astronauts obtained water from:
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Rusting of iron metal Fe occurs when Fe gets converted into Fe2O3. What happens with Fe?
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66Which one of the following elements is the strongest reducing agent?
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67Which of the following metal does not liberate hydrogen on reaction with acid?
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68Stronger is the oxidizing agent, stronger is the:
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In a galvanic cell with hydrogen and copper electrodes, the current will flow from:
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70UHS MDCAT 2015
Keeping in mind the electrode potential, which one of the following reactions is feasible?
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71Study the following facts: Zn → Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻ E° = +0.76V, Cu → Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ E° = -0.34V. Which of the following is correct?
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72In the galvanic cell figure with Cu and Zn electrodes, the electron flow in external circuit is from:
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73Coinage metals Cu, Ag and Au are the least reactive because they have:
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74The standard electrode potential of hydrogen is arbitrarily taken at 298K is:
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The E° value of standard copper half-cell is +0.34V, measured when it is connected with SHE. In this case the half reaction taking place at SHE is:
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In an electrochemical series, elements are arranged on the basis of:
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77In voltaic cell a salt bridge is used in order to:
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The value of oxidation number of chlorine in HClO3 is:
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The oxidation state of carbon in C2O4²⁻ is:
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In NO3⁻, the oxidation number of "N" is:
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Study the following redox reaction: 10Cl⁻ + 16H⁺ + 2MnO4⁻ → 2Mn²⁺ + 8H₂O. Which statement is true about this reaction?
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In SO3, the oxidation number of sulphur is:
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Which one of the following behaves as a redox reaction?
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In MgCl2, the oxidation state of Cl is:
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85UHS MDCAT 2010The reaction which is responsible for the production of electricity in the voltaic cell is:
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86In the following cell representation, the line || shows:
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87The value of oxidation potential would be positive if it is:
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88Li has least reduction potential in electrochemical series. Which element has highest E° value?
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In Al / Al3+ || Zn2+ / Zn galvanic cell, the anode is:
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90The cathode has the reduction potential:
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91If a salt bridge is removed from two half cells the emf of cell will be:
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92SHE acts as anode when connected with Cu electrode but acts as cathode with Zn electrode. Which one is correct?
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93The electrochemical series is based on:
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94The potential of SHE is taken as zero which is a _____ value:
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95The working conditions for SHE:
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The oxidation reaction that takes place in the SHE is:
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97Which is not true about SHE?
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98Which is incorrect about standard electrode potential?
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99The electric current obtained from galvanic cell is a result of electrons being pushed from the negative electrode, through an external wire, to positive electrode. The force with which these electrons move through the wire is called:
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100When an element is in contact with 1M aqueous solution of its own ions at 298K, then potential is called?
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101Cell potential depends upon:
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102For the purification of copper, impure copper is made the:
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The product produced at the cathode when aqueous sodium chloride is electrolyzed:
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The cathodic reaction in the electrolysis of dil. H2SO4 with Pt electrodes is:
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During electrolysis of aqueous KNO3, H2 is produced at cathode instead of potassium due to:
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The electrolysis product of molten NaCl at electrodes:
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107The reactions taking place at anode and cathode are respectively:
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In which of the following changes is there a transfer of two electrons?
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Which of the following reactions occurs at cathode?
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5H+ + MnO4⁻ → Mn2+ + 4H2O. Which one is correct about the given equation?
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In the reaction H2S + Cl2 → 2HCl + S, H2S acts as:
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In which of the following reactions is there a transfer of five electrons to Cr3+?
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In redox reaction: MnO2 + 4H+ → Mn2+ + 2H2O, which statement is correct?
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The element on the reactant side which has been reduced in: I2 + H2SO4 → HI + SO2 + H2O is:
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The oxidation number of oxygen atom in OF2 and H2O2 respectively:
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116Apparent charge on atom in molecule is called:
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117Apparent charge on an atom of an element in a molecule or ion is called oxidation number. It may be:
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What is the oxidation state of "O" in KO2?
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Which of the following substance does sulphur exhibit its highest oxidation state?
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120The oxidation state of carbon atom in glucose is:
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In lead accumulator, cathode is made up of:
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In the electrolysis of NaOH(aq), which product is obtained at anode?
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123Which can replace hydrogen from dilute acid?
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124During space flights, astronauts obtain water from:
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On balancing of equation K2Cr2O7 + HCl, the coefficient with HCl will be?
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In NICAD battery cathode is:
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127UHS MDCAT 2009Stronger the oxidizing agent, greater is the:
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The oxidation number of oxygen in OF2 is:
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129Electrode potential of SHE arbitrarily taken in volts is:
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Oxidation state of "S" in H2SO4 is:
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131Balochistan MDCAT 2024
Which of the following is used for galvanizing iron sheet?
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Oxidation number of a substance in elemental form is:
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133FMDC MDCAT 2018
In acidic medium, oxidation action of potassium permanganate depends upon:
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134ETEA MDCAT 2019
When zinc electrode is coupled with copper electrode in a galvanic cell:
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135ETEA MDCAT 2019
The oxidation states of Nitrogen in NH4NO3 are:
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136ETEA MDCAT 2019
Which one of the following is the correct oxidation state of Mn in KMnO4?
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137ETEA MDCAT 2018
Students calculated the cell voltage for the reaction, 𝐵𝑟2 + 2𝑁𝑎𝐶𝑙 ⟶ 2𝑁𝑎𝐵𝑟 + 𝐶𝑙2 through the formula 𝐸°𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙= 𝐸°𝑟𝑒𝑑+ 𝐸°𝑜𝑥𝑑 the answer was negative. It means that:
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138ETEA MDCAT 2018
The reducing agent in the reaction given, 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4 + 𝐾𝐼 + 𝐻2𝑆𝑂4 ⟶ 𝑀𝑛𝑆𝑂4 + 𝐾2𝑆𝑂4 +𝐼2 + 𝐻2𝑂 is:
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139UHS MDCAT 2017 (Reconduct)
For the purification, impure copper is made the:
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140UHS MDCAT 2016
Study the following redox reaction and answer the following question: 10Clˉ +16H+ + 2MnO4ˉ → 5Cl2 + 2Mn2+ + 8H2O
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141UHS MDCAT 2016
The diagram shows a galvanic cell. The current will flow from:
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Which one pair has the same oxidation state of 'Fe'?
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143UHS MDCAT 2013
Which one of the following is a redox reaction?
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144UHS MDCAT 2013
In the figure given below, the electron flow in external circuit is from:
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145UHS MDCAT 2011
In all oxidation reactions, atoms of an element in a chemical species lose electrons and increase their:
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146UHS MDCAT 2011
In electrolytic cell, a salt bridge is used in order to:
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In MgCl2, the oxidation state of 'Cl' is :
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148UHS MDCAT 2012
In electrolysis of aqueous CuCl2, the metal deposited at the cathode is:
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Study the following facts: Zn → Zn+2 + 2e- Eo = +0.76 V
Cu → Cu+2 + 2e- Eo = - 0.34 V
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By accepting an electron, a Hydronium ion is converted into:
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In metal hydrides the oxidation number of hydrogen is:
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In a galvanic cell, the Zinc Sulphate in the left beaker acquires?
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In an electrochemical cell, negative ions are migrated towards:
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The platinum in standard hydorgen electrode acts as a:
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In Ion electron method, while balancing oxygen and Hydrogen atoms _.
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In balancing it is very important to identify the substance whose:
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Representing reaction in Voltaic cell symbol used for salt bridge is _.
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Electrolysis is a _.
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When a molten salt is electrolyzed the products are _.
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Downs Cell is used for the electrolysis of _.
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In 'Down Cell', anode is made up of -------
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Electrons in a Voltaic Cell flow from ---------- to -----------
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Two compartments of a galvanic cell are connected by ----------
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164PMC Practice Test 2 2021
Fused Bauxite is electrolyzed to get:
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Order of discharge of ions depends upon :
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Sum of oxidation numbers of all the molecules in a neutral atom is
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Down's Cell is used for the electrolysis of:
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In Electrochemical Cell Positive Ions are migrated towards?
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Arrangement of metals on the basis of their electrode potentials on standard hydrogen scale is called _.
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In industry, caustic soda is formed by electrolysis of _.
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A voltaic cell produces electrical energy from _.
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What is the emf of Zn-Cu cell ?
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The electrolysis of aqueous solutions of salt is complex because of the ability of water _.
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In the oxidation number method of balancing, the first step is to write.
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In Balancing the redox equation, the first thing is to:
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For balancing oxygen and hydrogen atoms in acids or neutral solutions?
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Standard electrode Potential is denoted by?
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In Down Cell anode is made up of?
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In a voltaic cell, two half cells actually separate?
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Standard Electrode potential is measured at?
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In "Down Cells", the cathode is made up of:
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Hydroxide Ions are combined to give _.
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In a galvanic cell of Zinc Sulphate, the beaker with ZnSO4 acquires a _.
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Oxidation Number can be?
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Downs Cell is used for the electrolysis of?
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In Electrolysis of aq NaNO3, Na+ is:
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Salt Bridge contains ?
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In Electrochemical Cells Reduction takes place at?
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The number of electrons added on both sides of the oxidation and reduction half-reactions are balanced _.
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A Salt Bridge is used for the purpose of _.
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Electrolysis is a ?
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Voltaic cell can be converted into a reverse galvanic cell by?
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A voltaic cell produces electrical energy from?
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By accepting an electron, the hydronium ion is converted into?
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Salt bridge are used to give?
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In Electrochemical Cell Positive Ions are migrated towards:
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Electrolysis of bauxite is done by ?
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Fused Bauxite is electrolyzed to get _?
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For a Voltaic Cell containing Zn and Copper electrodes, the cell potential at standard conditions is?
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Electrolysis is carried out in _?
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Electrolyte can be in _?
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In a Voltaic Cell, a Zinc Electrode is dipped in?
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In a galvanic cell Copper compartment gets a net negative charge due to the arrival of _.
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In Ion Electron Method of Balancing, equations are _.
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Changing the material of an electrode affects:
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Metals with a high positive value of standard electrode potentials:
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Electrons flow from:
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What is the physical significance of the oxidation state?
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In an electrolytic cell, a salt bridge is used in order to:
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What is the oxidation number of Cr in K₂CrO₄?
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Which solution is present in salt bridge?
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Which one of the following is true about this reaction? 3Fe + 3Cl₂ → 2FeCl₃
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EMF series helps in the determination of:
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The value of SHE is taken as:
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An element that has a large negative value of standard reduction potential can:
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Which one of the following is true about the reaction; Zn + Cu²⁺ → Zn²⁺ + Cu?
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The standard electrode potential of hydrogen is measured by:
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What does the symbol, || , mean?
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What does a negative cell voltage value for a reaction means?
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What is the basic principle of balancing the equation by Oxidation number?
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The reaction between the H₂ and O₂ can be increased by adding_.
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The electrochemical series will predict the:
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Weak electrolytes ionize slowly, so their solubility as compared to strong electrolytes is:
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Which of the following has the highest reduction potential?
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In which of the following compounds does an element have a +2 oxidation state?
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Which of the following reactions is divided into two parts?
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The electrode through which electrons enter the electrolytic solution is:
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In an electrolytic cell hydroxide ions are combined to give _.
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The reaction in Galvanic Cell is:
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When we react an active metal like Al with less active element like Cu, it will form?
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Two compartments of a galvanic cell are connected by:
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232PMC Practice Test 5 2021
The platinum in SHE act as a:
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233PMC Practice Test 5 2021
Each half-reaction in the ion-electron method is balanced by adding:
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234PMC Practice Test 4 2021
Caustic Soda is made by electrolysis of a concentrated solution of NaCl in:
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The electrolysis of acetate solution produces ethane according to the reaction:2CH3COO- C2H6(g) + 2CO2(g) + 2e-The current efficiency of the process is 80%. What volume of gases would be produced at 27oC and 740 torr, if the current of 0.5 amp is passed through the solution of 96.45 min?
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236PMC Practice Test 4 2021
In electrochemical series, reduction potential relates to only:
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237PMC Practice Test 4 2021
In balancing, it is very important to identify the substance whose:
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238PMC Practice Test 4 2021
Salt Bridge is used for the purpose of:
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239UHS MDCAT 2018
The standard electrode potential of hydrogen is arbitrarily taken at 298 K is _
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Redox reactions actually transfer
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241PMC Practice Test 3 2021
Standard electrode potential is represented as follows:
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242PMC Practice Test 2 2021
The unit of electronegativity is?
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243PMC Practice Test 2 2021
Electrode Potential is developed when a metal is dipped into:
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244UHS MDCAT 2019
Keeping in view the values of standard reduction potential given above, which one of the following would you select as a feasible redox chemical reaction?
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245UHS MDCAT 2019
Oxidation number of particular element can be directly or indirectly inferred from its:
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Which of the methods to prevent corrosion?
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The Oxidation state of Alkali metals in any compound is?
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The hydrogen gas bubbling into one molar solution of HCl has a pressure of
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In Balancing redox equation, the first thing is to:
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Hydrolysis means reaction with
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Decrease in Oxidation number is
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Only those substances are written in Ion Electron Method:
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Each half reaction in ion electron method is balanced by adding:
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Conversion of Electrical energy into chemical energy is
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The E.M.F of a Cell is equals to
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256Sindh MCAT NTS 2019
The oxidation potential standard hydrogen electrode is arbitrarily taken as:
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257Sindh MCAT NTS 2019
The oxidation number of Br in Br2 is:
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In the electrolysis of molten ZnCl2, how much Zn can be deposited at the cathode by the passage of 0.01 ampere for one hour?
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A solution of Sodium Sulphate was electrolyzed using a platinum electrode, the products at the anode and cathode respectively are:
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260
Which of the following statements about the reaction given below are correct? IO3-(aq) + 2I-(aq) + 6H+(aq) + 6Cl-(aq) 3ICl2-(aq) + 3H2O(l)
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Which one among the following is the strongest reducing agent:Fe2+ + 2e Fe (-0.44V)
Sn2+ + 2e Sn (-0.14 V)
Ni2+ + 2e Ni (0.25 V)
Fe3+ + e Fe2+ (0.77 V)
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X is a salt that decomposes in water. What is the reason for its decomposition? e- + X3 → X2+ Ecell = 1.91 V
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The oxidation number of nitrogen in the HNO3 is _.
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What is the cell reaction of Zn(s) | Zn2+(aq) 1M | Ni2+(aq) 1M | Ni(s)
Zn2+(aq) + 2e-Zn(s), Eo = -0.76 V
Ni2+(aq) + 2e- Ni(s), Eo = -0.25 V
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Which of the following metals does NOT liberate hydrogen in reaction with acids?
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The electrolyte used in fuel cell is:
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The oxidation state of carbon in C2O42- is:
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Which of the following is a balanced redox equation?
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269NUMS MDCAT 2020
The breakdown of a substance with current is:
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The overall positive reduction potential value predicts that the process is:
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If we move down the electrochemical series:
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272Sindh MCAT NTS 2017
The process in which electric current is used to carry out a non-spontaneous redox reaction is called:
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In the reaction 2Fe+Cl2 2FeCl3
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CH3Cl + Cl2 CH2Cl2 + HCl is an example of?
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275PMDC MDCAT 2020
During oxidation process, oxidation number of an element:
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276PMDC MDCAT 2020
The common oxidation number of halogens is:
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The oxidation state of "S' in the (S2O3)-2 is:
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278Sindh MCAT NTS 2018
In electrochemical series, elements are arranged in order of their standard electrode potentials, the correct decreasing reactivity order for metals is:
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When electricity is passed through water in the presence of an acid, oxygen and _ are produced.
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280Sindh MCAT NTS 2014 DUHS and JSMU
If we balanced the following reaction, what is the net ionic charge on the right side of the equation? H+ + MnO4- + Fe2+ →Mn2+ + Fe3+ + H2O
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In the following reaction: 3Br2 +6CO32- + 3H2O → 5Br-1 + BrO3-1 + 6HCO3-1
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282Sindh MCAT NTS 2014 DUHS and JSMU
The reaction: Cl2 + H2O → HCl + HOCl is an example of:
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283Sindh MCAT NTS 2012 DUHS and JSMU
The oxidation number of all the elements in the free state is:
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284FMDC MDCAT 2018 Sindh MCAT NTS 2011 DUHS and JSMU
The oxidation number of Nitrogen in HNO3 is:
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285Sindh MCAT NTS 2018
In which of the following nitrogen compounds, does N has the highest oxidation state?
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286UHS MDCAT 2018
The potential difference of an electrochemical cell is measured by:
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The process of depositing a thin layer of expensive metals on ordinary or expensive metals is called:
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When fused PbBr2 is electrolyzed:
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Stronger the oxidizing agent, higher is the:
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290Current in electrolysis is carried through:
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In the disproportion reaction: H3PO2 → PH3 + H3PO3 The equivalent mass of H3PO2 is (m = molecular mass of H3PO2):