Consider Fig. 3.2 and answer the following questions.

(i) Cell 'A' has Ecell =2V and Cell 'B' has Ecell =1.1Vwhich of the two cells 'A' or 'B' will act as an electrolytic cell. Which electrode reactions will occur in this cell?

(ii) If cell 'A' has Ecell =0.5V and cell 'B' has Ecell =1.1V .Then what will be the reactions at anode and cathode? 

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Ans: (i) Cell 'B' will act as an electrolytic cell because to less value of Ecell The reactions occurring in the cell are as follows;

At anode: Zn2+ + 2e→ Zn

At cathode: Cu (s) → Cu2+ + 2e

(ii) Cell 'B' has a higher emf so it acts

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