Chemistry · Electrochemistry

JEE Main 2024 — 6 April, Shift 2 — Question 63

How can an electrochemical cell be converted into an electrolytic cell?

Option A:
Applying an external opposite potential greater than $\mathrm{E}_{\text {cell }}^{0}$
Correct
Option B:
Reversing the flow of ions in salt bridge.
Option C:
Applying an external opposite potential lower than $\mathrm{E}_{\text {cell }}^{0}$ .
Option D:
Exchanging the electrodes at anode and cathode.

Answer: A

Applied external potential should be greater than $\mathrm{E}_{\text {cell }}^{0}$ in opposite direction.

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