JEE Mains · Chemistry · STD 12 - 2. Electrochemistry

Consider the above electrochemical cell where a metal electrode (M) is undergoing redox reaction by forming \( M^{+} \) (\( M \rightarrow M^{+} + e \)). The cation \( M^{+} \) is present in two different concentrations \( c_{1} \) and \( c_{2} \) as shown above. Which of the following statement is correct for generating a positive cell potential?

A If \( c_{1} \) is present at anode, then \( c_{1} = c_{2} \)
B If \( c_{1} \) is present at cathode, then \( c_{1} < c_{2} \)
C If \( c_{1} \) is present at cathode, then \( c_{1} > c_{2} \)
D If \( c_{1} \) is present at anode, then \( c_{1} > c_{2} \)

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Correct Answer

(C) If \( c_{1} \) is present at cathode, then \( c_{1} > c_{2} \)

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(1) If \(C _1\) is at anode ⇒ cell reaction \( M^{+}(C_{2}) \rightarrow M^{+}(C_{1}) \) \( E_{cell} = -0.059 \log \frac{C_{1}}{C_{2}} \) \(\therefore E_{cell} > 0 \Rightarrow C_{1} 0 \) \( C_{2} < C_{1} \)

Apply the relevant identity from the chapter and substitute the values established in the previous step, keeping the original constraint in view.

Use the simplified expression to isolate the unknown, then plug the result back into the question setup to confirm the working is internally consistent.

Cross-check against a boundary or limiting case. Both the dimensional balance and the qualitative behaviour at the extreme should agree with the candidate answer.

Combine the steps above to identify the correct option. The remaining choices each fail at least one of the consistency, dimensional, or boundary checks.

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