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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Work Power Energy

Question:

In producing chlorine by electrolysis 100 kW power at 125 V is being consumed. How much chlorine per minute is liberated (E.C.E. of chlorine is 0.367 × 10–6 kg/C) : 

Options:

3.67 × 10–3 kg

1.76 × 10–3 kg

9.67 × 10–3 kg

17.61 × 10–3 kg

Correct Answer:

17.61 × 10–3 kg

Explanation:

Power = 100kW

Voltage = 125V

Power = Vi

100 × 103 = 125i

i = \(\frac{100000}{125}\)

800A

We know from 1st law of electrolysis

m = Zit (Z= E.C.E.)

    = \(\frac{0.367}{1000}\) × 10-6 × 800 × 60

    = 367 × 48 × 106kg

    = 1.76 × 10-2kg