Question 45

Q45Short answer

Consider a cell given below — Cu|Cu2+||Cl |Cl2,Pt Write the reactions that occur at anode and cathode

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Anode : Cu → Cu2+ + 2e– – Cathode : Cl2 + 2e– → 2Cl Cu is anode as it is getting oxidised. Cl2 is cathode as it is getting reduced.