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UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist

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Prelims Paper II covers chemistry.

UPSC Combined Geo-Scientist, Prelims · 2026 · Paper II, Chemistry · Q72 of 120

Geo-Scientist Prelims 2026 Chemistry Q72: A potential difference of 4·5 V is applied across two electrodes…

QuestionElectrochemistry / ionic mobility

A potential difference of 4·5 V is applied across two electrodes placed 10·0 cm apart in a dilute solution of a salt of X at 27°C. How far would the X⁻ ion be expected to move in 2 hours ? [Given : λ(X⁻) = 80 S cm² mol⁻¹, F = 96,500 C mol⁻¹]

  1. (a) 2·7 cm
  2. (b) 5·9 cm
  3. (c) 13·2 cm
  4. (d) 4·5 cm

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