JEE Main 2024 Chemistry question

Chemistry Electrochemistry JEE Main 2024

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

(A)Applying an external opposite potential greater than E°cellCorrect
(B)Reversing the flow of ions in salt bridge.
(C)Applying an external opposite potential lower than E°cell
(D)Exchanging the electrodes at anode and cathode.

Answer: (A)

Solution

An opposing external potential greater than E°cell reverses the cell reaction.

Question ID VK-012093