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If 'a' g of a divalent metal gets deposited at the cathode by passing 1Aof current for 30min, calculate its atomic weight.


A

214.4a

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180a

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C

107.2a

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D

53.6a

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Solution

The correct option is C

107.2a


Explanation for the correct option:

The metal given in the question is a divalent, so it is +2 state.

The mass of metal deposited on the cathode is 'a'g.

The amount of Current used is 1 A.

Time taken for the electrolysis to occur is 30min=30×60=1800sec

The atomic weight of the metal can be calculated as:

M=W×F×zC×t

Where M is the atomic mass of the metal, W is the weight is the substance deposited, F is 1 Faraday = 96500, z is the Valency of the metal, C is the current passed and t is the time taken.

Putting all the values, we get:

M=a×96500×21×1800=107.2a

So, the Atomic mass of the metal is 107.2 a.

Therefore, the correct option is (C).


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