Three faraday of electricity is passed through three electrolytic cells connected in series containing Ag+,Ca2+ and Al+3 ions respectively. The molar ratio in which the three metal ions are liberated at the electrodes is:
A
1:2:3
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B
3:2:1
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C
6:3:2
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D
3:4:2
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Solution
The correct option is C6:3:2 Ag++e→Ag;Ca2++2e−→Cl;Al3++3e−→Al 2Fproduce=1moleofAg;2Fproduce=1moleofCa;3Fproduce=1moleofAl 1Fproduce=1;1Fproduce=12mole;1Fproduce=13mole; Ratio of librated ions =1:12:13