JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2023 - 12th April Morning Shift - No. 10)

For lead storage battery pick the correct statements

A. During charging of battery, $$\mathrm{PbSO}_{4}$$ on anode is converted into $$\mathrm{PbO}_{2}$$

B. During charging of battery, $$\mathrm{PbSO}_{4}$$ on cathode is converted into $$\mathrm{PbO}_{2}$$

C. Lead storage battery consists of grid of lead packed with $$\mathrm{PbO}_{2}$$ as anode

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

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A, B, D only
B, C only
B, C, D only
B, D only

Explanation

Let's review each statement:

A. During charging of battery, PbSO₄ on anode is converted into PbO₂.

  • This statement is incorrect. During charging, PbSO₄ on the anode (lead plate) is converted to Pb, not PbO₂.

B. During charging of battery, PbSO₄ on cathode is converted into PbO₂.

  • This statement is correct. During charging, PbSO₄ on the cathode (lead dioxide plate) is converted back to PbO₂.

C. Lead storage battery consists of grid of lead packed with PbO₂ as anode.

  • This statement is incorrect. The anode in a lead-acid battery is made of lead (Pb), not lead dioxide (PbO₂). The cathode is made of lead dioxide (PbO₂).

D. Lead storage battery has ∼38% solution of sulphuric acid as an electrolyte.

  • This statement is correct. The electrolyte in a lead-acid battery is a solution of about 35-38% sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) in water.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

B, D only.

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