All the released energy from the reaction X→Y,ΔrG0=−193kJ mol−1 is used for oxidizing M+→M3++2e−,E0=−0.25V Under standard conditions, the number of moles of M+ oxidized when one mole of X is converted to Y is [F=96500C mol−1]
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Solution
M+→M3++2e− ΔG0=−nFE0 For 1 mole of M+ ΔG0=−2×96500×(0.25)J =+48250J/mole =48.25kJ/mole Energy released by conversion of 1 mole of X→YΔG=−193kJ Hence, moles of M+ converted 19348.25=4