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COMEDK · Chemistry · 18. Electrochemistry

Identify the two incorrect electrochemical reactions shown as taking place in the given cells at the respective electrodes.

CellElectrodeReaction
Lead-Storage CellCathode\(Pb + 2SO_4^{2-} + 4H^+ + 2e^- \to PbSO_4 + 2H_2O + SO_2\)
Leclanche CellCathode\(MnO_2 + NH_4^+ + 2e^- \to MnO + OH + NH_3\)
Mercury CellAnode\(Zn/Hg + 2OH^- \to ZnO(s) + H_2O + 2e^-\)
Fuel CellCathode\(O_2(g) + 2H_2O + 4e^- \to 4OH^-\)

  1. A A & B
  2. B C & D
  3. C A & C
  4. D B & D
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(A) A & B

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In a lead-storage cell, the cathode reaction involves the reduction of lead dioxide to lead sulfate: \(\mathrm{PbO}_2 + \mathrm{SO}_4^{2-} + 4\mathrm{H}^+ + 2\mathrm{e}^- \rightarrow \mathrm{PbSO}_4 + 2\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}\). The reaction given in the table for the…
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