Assertion : Current stops flowing when ECell = 0.

Reason : Equilibrium of the cell reaction is attained.


(i) Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

We know, Ecell = Ecathode – Eanode


For reaction to be spontaneous, Ecell should have a positive value and ΔrGcell negative.


At equilibrium, Ecell = 0, as current stops flowing.


Or, Ecathode = Eanode


Hence, Current stops flowing when ECell = 0 because equilibrium of the cell reaction is attained.


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