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The number of Faradays (F) required to produce 20 g of calcium from molten CaCl2 (Atomic mass of Ca=40 g mol1) is:

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3
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2
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C
1
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4
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Solution

The correct option is C 1
CaCl2Ca2++2Cl
According to the above reaction,Ca2+ is formed from molten CaCl2:
Ca2+(aq.) + 2eCa(aq)
2F (1 mole=40 g)
1F 20 g
Thus, one Faraday is required to produce 20 g of calcium from molten CaCl2.
Hence, option c is correct



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