The efficiency of a fuel cell is given by
- G/ S
- G/ H
- S/ G
- H/ G
Answer
(2) G/ H
Solution
The maximum electrical work obtainable from the cell reaction is - G (= nFE).
The total energy released when the fuel burns is - H.
⇒ Efficiency = G H
e.g. for the H2-O2 fuel cell, = -237.2-285.8 0.83
Answer: (2)