JEE MainChemistryElectrochemistryMCQ+4 / −1
In which of the following half cells, electrochemical reaction is pH dependent?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
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Criterion for pH dependence
A half-cell reaction is pH dependent if its electrode potential depends on (or pH). From the Nernst equation, this happens when or appears in the half-reaction. -
Check each half-cell
Option A:
The half-reaction is
Nernst equation:
No or appears.
So, this electrode is not pH dependent.
Option B:
In acidic medium, the half-reaction is
Nernst equation:
Since appears explicitly, the electrode potential depends on pH.
So, this electrode is pH dependent.
Option C:
The half-reaction is
Nernst equation:
No or appears.
So, this electrode is not pH dependent.
Option D:
The half-reaction is
Nernst equation:
No or appears.
So, this electrode is not pH dependent.
- Conclusion
Only Option B has in the half-cell reaction, so only this half-cell is pH dependent.
- Comparison with stored answer
Stored correct answer: B
Our derived answer: B
So they agree.
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