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For the cell reaction,
Cu2+(C1)(aq.)+Zn(s)Zn2+(C2)(aq.)+Cu(s)
the change in free energy (G) at a given temperature is a function of____________.

A
ln C1
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RTln(C2C1)
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ln (C1+C2)
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ln C2
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Solution

The correct option is B RTln(C2C1)
Gibbs free energyG=RTlnK-----------1
For reaction:-
Cu2+(aq)+Zn(s)Zn2+(aq)+Cu(s)
K=ProductReactant=[Zn2+(aq)][Cu(s)]Cu2+(aq)][Zn(s)]=C2C1---------------2
[In pure form, Cus & Zn(s)=1]
G=RTln(C2C1)------------From Equation 1 & 2.


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