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MHT CET · Chemistry · Electrochemistry

Which of the following changes occurs during the discharging of lead accumulator?

  1. A \(\mathrm{Pb}_{(s)}\) is reduced
  2. B \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4\) is consumed
  3. C \(\mathrm{PbSO}_4\) is consumed
  4. D \(\mathrm{PbO}_2\) is produced
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(B) \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4\) is consumed

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During discharge, the following reaction occurs:
\(\mathrm{Pb}_{(\mathrm{s})}+\mathrm{PbO}_{2(\mathrm{~s})}+2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_{4(\mathrm{aq})} \rightarrow 2 \mathrm{PbSO}_{4(\mathrm{~s})}\) \(+~2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}_{(\mathrm{l}}\)
As the cell operates to generate current, \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4\) is consumed.