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Determine the potential of the following cell:
Pt|H2(g, 0.1 bar)|H+(aq, 103 M)||MnO4(aq, 0.1 M), Mn2+(aq, 0.01 M),H+(aq,0.01 M)|Pt
Given, EMnO4|Mn2+=1.51 V

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1.54 V
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1.48 V
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1.84 V
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is B 1.48 V
Anode: H2(g)2H+(aq)+2e;E=0.0V

Cathode: MnO4(aq)+8H+(aq)+5eMn2+(aq)+4H2O(l);E1.51V
Ecell=ERP(RHS)ERP(LHS)
(1.510.065log[Mn2+][MnO4][H+]8)(00.062logPH2[H+]2)
=1.51(0.065log0.010.1×(102)8)+0.062log(0.1(103)2)
=1.48V

Hence option (B) is correct.

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