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Eo values for the half cell reactions are given:
Cu2++eCu+; Eo=0.15V
Cu2++2eCu; Eo=0.34V

What will be the Eo of the half-cell: Cu++eCu?

A
+0.49V
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+0.19V
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C
+0.53V
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D
+0.30V
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Solution

The correct option is D +0.53V
Given,
Cu2++eCu+;E01=0.15V,ΔG01,n1=1

Cu2++2eCu;E02=0.34V,ΔG02,n2=2

Cu++eCu;E03=?V,ΔG03,n3=1

As ΔG is an extensive property,

ΔG03=ΔG02ΔG01

n3FE03=n2FE02+n1FE01

E03=2×0.34+1×0.15

E03=0.680.15=0.53V

Hence, option C is correct.

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