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When electrolysis of `KCl` is doen in alkaline medium, `10g` of `KClO_(3)` is produced as follows `:`
`Cl^(c-)+6overset(c-)(O)H rarr ClO_(3) +3H_(2)O+6e^(-)`
A current of `2A` is passed for `10.941 ` hours. Calculate the `((Percent a g e current efficiency)/(10))` used in the process.
`(Mw` of `KClO_(3)=122.5)`

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To solve the problem, we need to calculate the percentage current efficiency of the electrolysis process and then divide that by 10 as requested. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the solution: ### Step 1: Calculate the total charge passed during electrolysis The total charge (Q) can be calculated using the formula: \[ Q = I \times t \] where: - \( I \) is the current in amperes (A) - \( t \) is the time in seconds (s) Given: - \( I = 2 \, \text{A} \) - \( t = 10.941 \, \text{hours} \) First, convert hours to seconds: \[ t = 10.941 \, \text{hours} \times 3600 \, \text{s/hour} = 39400 \, \text{s} \] Now calculate \( Q \): \[ Q = 2 \, \text{A} \times 39400 \, \text{s} = 78800 \, \text{C} \] ### Step 2: Calculate the moles of \( KClO_3 \) produced Using the formula: \[ n = \frac{w}{M} \] where: - \( n \) is the number of moles - \( w \) is the mass of the substance (in grams) - \( M \) is the molar mass (in g/mol) Given: - \( w = 10 \, \text{g} \) - \( M \) of \( KClO_3 = 122.5 \, \text{g/mol} \) Calculate the moles of \( KClO_3 \): \[ n = \frac{10 \, \text{g}}{122.5 \, \text{g/mol}} = 0.08163 \, \text{mol} \] ### Step 3: Calculate the total charge required to produce the moles of \( KClO_3 \) From the reaction, we see that 6 moles of electrons are required to produce 1 mole of \( KClO_3 \). Therefore, for 0.08163 moles of \( KClO_3 \): \[ \text{Moles of electrons} = 6 \times 0.08163 = 0.48978 \, \text{mol} \] Now, calculate the total charge using Faraday's law: \[ Q_{required} = n \times F \] where \( F \) (Faraday's constant) is approximately \( 96500 \, \text{C/mol} \): \[ Q_{required} = 0.48978 \, \text{mol} \times 96500 \, \text{C/mol} = 47200.5 \, \text{C} \] ### Step 4: Calculate the current efficiency Current efficiency (\( \eta \)) can be calculated using: \[ \eta = \frac{Q_{actual}}{Q_{required}} \times 100 \] Where: - \( Q_{actual} \) is the total charge passed (78800 C) - \( Q_{required} \) is the charge required (47200.5 C) Now substituting the values: \[ \eta = \frac{78800 \, \text{C}}{47200.5 \, \text{C}} \times 100 = 166.88\% \] ### Step 5: Calculate the percentage current efficiency divided by 10 Now, we need to find: \[ \frac{\eta}{10} = \frac{166.88}{10} = 16.688 \] ### Final Answer The final answer is approximately: \[ 16.69 \]

To solve the problem, we need to calculate the percentage current efficiency of the electrolysis process and then divide that by 10 as requested. Here's a step-by-step breakdown of the solution: ### Step 1: Calculate the total charge passed during electrolysis The total charge (Q) can be calculated using the formula: \[ Q = I \times t \] where: - \( I \) is the current in amperes (A) - \( t \) is the time in seconds (s) ...
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