Equilibrium Constant and Standard Free Energy Change
Consider the ...
Question
Consider the standard reduction potential (in volts) as shown in figure. Find Eo.
A
−0.326
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B
−0.425
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C
−0.756
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D
−0.512
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Solution
The correct option is C−0.756 SO2−4+2e⟶SO2−3ΔG1=−nfEo1 SO2−3+2e⟶12S2O2−3ΔG2=−nfEo2
------------------------------------------------ SO2−4+4e⟶12S2O2−3ΔG3=−nfEo=ΔG1+ΔG2
So, −nFEo=−nfEo1−nfEo2 ⇒nEo=nEo1+nEo2 ⇒4Eo=2Eo1+2Eo2 ⇒Eo=−2×0.936−2×0.5764=−0.756