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Question

Calculate E values of following reactions:

Cu(s)+Zn2+(aq)Zn(s)+Cu2+(aq)

[Given: E0Cu2+/Cu=0.34V, E0Zn2+/Zn=0.76V]

A
0.42V
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1.10V
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0.46V
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D
1.56V
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Solution

The correct option is A 1.10V
ECu2+/Cu=0.34V,EZn2+/Zn=0.76V

Cu2+(aq)+2eCu(s);E=+0.34V ---- (1)

Zn2+(aq)+2eZn;E=0.76V ----- (2)

Inverting (1),
Cu(s)Cu2+(aq)+2e;E=0.34V ----- (3)

Adding (2) and (3),

Cu(s)+Zn2+(aq)Zn(s)+Cu2+(aq)

E=0.76V0.34V=1.10V

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