What quantity of electricity will liberate 0.125 mole of oxygen molecules during the electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride solution?
- 24,125 C
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48,250 C
- 72,375 C
- 96,500 C
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
4OH ⇒ 2H\(_2\)O + O\(_2\) + 4e-
From the equation:
1 mole of Oxygen requires 4e
i.e 1 mole of Oxygen requires 4F,
where 1F = 96,500 C
[ 4 X 96,500 X 0.125 ] ÷ 1
= 48,250 C
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