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An acidic solution of dichromate is electrolyzed for 8 minutes using 2 A current. As per the following equation

Cr2O72+14H++6e-2Cr3++7H2O
The amount of Cr3+. obtained was 0.104g. The efficiency of the process (in%) is (Take : F=960000C, At. mass of chromium =52)

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The correct answer is: 60

Charge q=it=2×8×60=960 C

96096000=0.01F

Cr2O72-+14H++6e-   2Cr3+ + 7H2O

0.01F   13×0.01 mole

Theoritical mass of Cr3+=13×60096000×52=0.173g

So, efficiency =WactualWTheoritial×100=0.1040.173×100=60%

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