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Two Faraday of electricity is passed through a solution of CuSO4 . The mass of copper deposited at the cathode is: (Atomic mass of Cu = 63.5 amu)
ChemistryElectrochemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2015 (04 Apr)
Options:
  • A 127 g
  • B 0 g
  • C 63.5 g
  • D 2 g
Solution:
2303 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 63.5 g

Cu+2 + 2e-  Cu

2 Faraday charge deposits 1 mol of Cu, or

2 F2 Equivalents of Cu

Mass of Cu deposited=2×63.52=63.5g

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