When 965 amp current is passed through aqueous solution of salt X using platinum electrodes for 10 sec, the volume of gases liberated at the respective electrodes is in 1:1 ratio. Then X is
Total Coulombs passed = it = 965 x 10 = 9650
Electrolyte | Cathode product | Anode product | Volume ratio (or) mole ratio |
MgSO4 | H2 | O2 | 2 :1 |
AgNO3 | Ag | O2 | 4 :1 |
MgCl2 | H2 | Cl2 | 1 :1 |
KNO3 | H2 | O2 | 2 : 1 |