Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

In lead storage battery, which of the following reaction is anode reaction?

Options:

PbO + H2SO4  → PbSO4 + H2O

Pb2+ + 2e→ Pb

PbO + H2SO4  → PbSO4 + 2H+ + 2e-

None of these

Correct Answer:

PbO + H2SO4  → PbSO4 + 2H+ + 2e-

Explanation:

The cell reactions when the Lead storage battery is in use are given below:

Anode: Pb(s) + SO42–(aq) → PbSO4 (s) + 2e

Cathode: PbO2 (s) + SO42–(aq) + 4H+(aq) + 2e → PbSO4 (s) + 2H2O (l)

i.e., overall cell reaction consisting of cathode and anode reactions is:

Pb(s) + PbO2 (s) + 2H2SO4 (aq) → 2PbSO4 (s) + 2H2O(l)