Ncert Exercises & Solutions

Consider a cell given below

Cu | Cu²⁺ || Cl^- | Cl₂ ,Pt

Write the reactions that occur at anode and cathode.

Cell reaction represented in the question is composed of two half cell reactions. These reactions are as follows

At anode

Cu ⟶ {Cu}^{2 +} + 2 e^{-}

At cathode

{Cl}_{2} + 2 e^{-} ⟶ 2 {Cl}^{-}

Copper is getting oxidised at anode. Cl₂, is gotting reduced at cathode.