In recharging a lead-acid accumulator, the reaction at the cathode can be represented as

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JAMB 2008

In recharging a lead-acid accumulator, the reaction at the cathode can be represented as

  • A) Pb2+(aq) + SO2-4(aq) →PbSO4(s)
  • B) Pb2++(aq) + 2e- →Pb(s)
  • C) Pb2++(aq) + 2H2O(l) → PbO2(s) + 4H+(aq) + 4e-
  • D. Pb(s) → Pb2+(aq) + 2e-

Correct Answer: D. Pb(s) → Pb2+(aq) + 2e-



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