MCQEasyJEE 2023Batteries & Fuel Cells

JEE Chemistry 2023 Question with Solution

For lead storage battery pick the correct statements:

A. During charging of battery, PbSO4 on anode is converted into PbO2\text{A. During charging of battery, PbSO}_4 \text{ on anode is converted into PbO}_2

B. During charging of battery, PbSO4 on cathode is converted into PbO2\text{B. During charging of battery, PbSO}_4 \text{ on cathode is converted into PbO}_2

C. Lead storage battery, consists of grid of lead packed with PbO2 as anode\text{C. Lead storage battery, consists of grid of lead packed with PbO}_2 \text{ as anode}

D. Lead storage battery has 38% solution of sulphuric acid as an electrolyte\text{D. Lead storage battery has } \sim 38\% \text{ solution of sulphuric acid as an electrolyte}

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A

    B, D only

  • B

    B, C, D only

  • C

    A, B, D only

  • D

    B, C only

Answer

Correct answer:A

Step-by-step solution

Standard Method

Given: Statements about lead storage battery during charging and its construction are to be checked.

Find: Which statements among A, B, C, D are correct.

From the solution:

  • Statement A is false.
  • Statement B is true.
  • Statement C is false.
  • Statement D is true.

So the correct statements are B and D.

This matches option A.

Therefore, the correct option is A.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing the electrode materials of the lead storage battery is a common mistake. PbO2_2 is associated with the positive plate, while Pb is the negative plate; do not interchange anode and cathode descriptions without checking the charging/discharging condition.

  • Assuming every statement about PbSO4_4 converting to PbO2_2 is true is incorrect. During charging, the two plates regenerate different active materials, so each statement must be checked separately.

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