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CBSE Class 12 Chemistry 2015 Solved Paper

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Question : 7 of 26
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(a) Following reactions occur at cathode during the electrolysis of aqueous silver chloride solution:
Ag+(aq)+e−→Ag(s)\mathrm{Ag}^{+}(\mathrm{aq}) + \mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow \mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})   E∘=+0.80  V\;E^{\circ}=+0.80\;\mathrm{V}
H+(aq)+e−→12H2(g)\mathrm{H}^{+}(\mathrm{aq}) + \mathrm{e}^{-} \rightarrow \frac{1}{2}\mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{g})   E∘=0.00  V\;E^{\circ}=0.00\;\mathrm{V}
On the basis of their standard reduction electrode potential (E∘)(E^{\circ}) values, which reaction is feasible at the cathode and why?
(b) Define limiting molar conductivity. Why conductivity of an electrolyte solution decreases with the decrease in concentration?
Solution:  
(i) Ag+\mathrm{Ag}^{+}(aq) +e−→Ag(s)+\mathrm{e}^{-}\rightarrow\mathrm{Ag}(\mathrm{s})
Reaction with higher E∘E^{\circ} value /  ΔG∘/\;\Delta G^{\circ} negative
(ii) Molar conductivity of a solution at infinite dilution or when concentration approaches zero
Number of ions per unit volume decreases
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