Ag/AgCl(s)/KCl electrode is :-
(1) Reversible w.r.t cation
(2) Reversible w.r.t Cl– ion
(3) Reversible w.r.t K+ ion
(4) Reversible w.r.t Ag+ ion
Kindly explain.
Dear Student,
The electrode Ag/AgCl is dipped in KCl solution. A thin layer of AgCl is coated on Ag electrode.
The reaction happening is
Ag(s) + Cl-(aq) ----> AgCl(s) + e-
AgCl is used in the reaction but due to presence of Cl- ion, the AgCl is being formed again. So, the reaction is reversible with respect to Cl- ion.
The correct option is (2).
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The electrode Ag/AgCl is dipped in KCl solution. A thin layer of AgCl is coated on Ag electrode.
The reaction happening is
Ag(s) + Cl-(aq) ----> AgCl(s) + e-
AgCl is used in the reaction but due to presence of Cl- ion, the AgCl is being formed again. So, the reaction is reversible with respect to Cl- ion.
The correct option is (2).
Regards