For the following electrochemical cell at 298K, Pt(s)|H2(g,1bar)||(H+(aq.1M)||M4+(aq),M2+(aq))|Pt(s) Ecell=0.092Vwhen[M2+(aq)][M4+(aq)]=10x
Given:E0M4/M2+=0.151V;2.303RTF=0.059V
Then value of x is :
A
2
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B
−2
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C
−1
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D
1
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Solution
The correct option is A2 At Anode:H2(s)→2H++2e– At cathodeode:M4++2e−→Mn2+Adding both the reactionsM4++H2→Mn2++2H+
According to Nernst equation, E=E0−0.059nlog10([Mn2+][H+]2[Mn4+]PH2) ⇒0.092=0.151−0.0592log10(10x) ⇒0.092=0.151−0.0592x ⇒x=2