For the following cell: Zn(s)|ZnSO4(aq)||CuSO4(aq))|Cu(s)
When the concentration of Zn2+ is 10 times the concentration of Cu2+, the expression for ΔG(inJmol−1) is
[F is Faraday constant; R Is gas constant; T is temperature ; E∘(cell)=1.1v]
A
2.303 RT + 1.1 F
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B
1.1 F
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C
2.303 RT - 2.2 F
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D
-2.2 F
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Solution
The correct option is C 2.303 RT - 2.2 F ΔG=ΔG∘+2.303RTlog10Q;Q=[Zn2+]Cu2+ =−2F(1.1)+2.303RTlog1010 =2.303RT−2.2F