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How much charge is required for the following reduction: 1 mol of Cu2+ to Cu? - Chemistry

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Question

How much charge is required for the following reduction:

1 mol of \[\ce{Cu^{2+}}\] to \[\ce{Cu}\]?

Numerical

Solution

\[\ce{\underset{(1 mol)}{Cu^{2+}} + \underset{(2 mol)}{2e^-} -> Cu}\]

∴ Required charge = 2 Faradays

= 2 × 96500 C

= 1.93 × 105 C

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Chapter 3: Electrochemistry - Exercises [Page 92]

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NCERT Chemistry [English] Class 12
Chapter 3 Electrochemistry
Exercises | Q 12.2 | Page 92

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