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The reaction Cu 2+ aq +2 Cl aq Cu s + Cl 2 g has Ecello=-1.03 V. This reaction
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Options:
  • A Can be made to produce electricity in voltaic cell
  • B Can be made to occur in an electrolytic cell
  • C Can occur in acidic medium only
  • D Can occur in basic medium only
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Can be made to occur in an electrolytic cell
Cu2++2Cl-Cu+Cl2;Ecello<0
Reactions which have Ecello<0 (non-spontaneous) can be made to occur in a electrolytic cell.

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