Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2024

How can an electrochemical cell be converted into an electrolytic cell ?

  1. A Applying an external opposite potential greater than $\mathrm{E}_{\text {cell }}^0$ Correct answer
  2. B Exchanging the electrodes at anode and cathode.
  3. C Applying an external opposite potential lower than $\mathrm{E}^0{ }_{\text {cell }}$
  4. D Reversing the flow of ions in salt bridge.

Solution

<p>An electrochemical cell can be converted into an electrolytic cell by applying an external potential greater than $E_{\text {cell }}^{\circ}$. The entire cell reaction will be reversed. The oxidised species will be reduced and the reduced species will be oxidised.</p>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Electrochemistry · Topic: Electrochemical Cells

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