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The electrosynthesis of MnO2 is carried out from a solution of MnSO4 in H2SO4(aq). If a current of 25.5 ampere is used with a current efficiency of 85%, how long would it take to produce 1 kg of MnO2?

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The overall reaction :
Mn2+(aq)+2H2O(l)MnO2(s)+2H+(aq)+H2(g)
The reaction involves 2e transfer.
Wt of MnO2 deposited, W=1kg=1000gm
Electrochemical equivalent, Z=Eq.wt.ofMnO296500=Mol.wt.ofMnO22×96500=86.92×96500=0.00045
Current, I=25.5×85100=21.675A
Know, time t=WZ×I=10000.00045×21.675=1.025×105 seconds.

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