JEE MAIN - Chemistry (2024 - 6th April Evening Shift - No. 9)
How can an electrochemical cell be converted into an electrolytic cell ?
Applying an external opposite potential greater than $$\mathrm{E}_{\text {cell }}^0$$
Exchanging the electrodes at anode and cathode.
Applying an external opposite potential lower than $$\mathrm{E}^0{ }_{\text {cell }}$$
Reversing the flow of ions in salt bridge.
Explanation
An electrochemical cell can be converted into an electrolytic cell by applying an external potential greater than $$E_{\text {cell }}^{\circ}$$. The entire cell reaction will be reversed. The oxidised species will be reduced and the reduced species will be oxidised.
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