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A solution of aluminium chloride is electrolysed for 30 minutes using a current of 2 A . The amount of the aluminium deposited at the cathode is . [Given : molar mass of aluminium and chlorine are and respectively. Faraday constant
- A1.660 g
- B1.007 g
- C0.336 g
- D0.441 g
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Correct answer: C
- Write the cathode reaction
At the cathode, aluminium ions gain electrons:
So, 3 moles of electrons are required to deposit 1 mole of aluminium.
- Calculate total charge passed
Given:
- Current,
- Time,
Using:
- Calculate moles of electrons passed
Using Faraday's constant, :
- Calculate moles of aluminium deposited
Since 3 moles of electrons deposit 1 mole of Al:
- Calculate mass of aluminium deposited
Molar mass of aluminium =
- Match with options
The deposited mass is:
So the correct option is C.
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