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A certain quantity of electricity is passed through aqueous Al2(SO4)3 and CuSO4 solutions connected in series 0.09 g of Al is deposited on cathode during electrolysis. The amount of copper deposited on cathode in grams is:

(At. wt of Al=27; Cu=63.6)

A
31.8
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0.636
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3.18
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D
0.318
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Solution

The correct option is D 0.318
Let W g of Cu is deposited at the cathode.

Using the second law of electrolysis:

W1E1=W2E2

W1×263.6=0.09×327

W1=0.318 g

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