Appeared in: 2026 (2 sets)
(a) Answer the following :
(i) Why is the Equilibrium Constant ($K_c$) related to $E^\circ_{\text{cell}}$ and not to $E_{\text{cell}}$ ?
(ii) Two metals 'A' and 'B' have standard electrode potential values of $-0.24\text{ V}$ and $+0.80\text{ V}$ respectively. Which of these will liberate hydrogen gas from \text{dil. } $\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$ ?
(iii) Write the cell reaction which occurs in lead storage battery when it is in charging.
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(b) What type of battery is Mercury cell ? Why it is more advantageous than dry cell ? Write overall reaction taking place in Mercury cell.