How many grams of cobalt metal will be deposited when a solution of cobalt(II) chloride is electrolyzed with a current of 10 amperes for 109 minutes? (1Faraday=96,500C;Atomic mass of Co = 59 u)
A
4.0
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B
20.0
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C
40.0
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D
0.66
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Solution
The correct option is B20.0 We know that, w=IEt96500 w=10×109×60×5996500×2 =19.99≈20g