On the basic of information availbale from the relation 43Al+O2→23Al2O3,ΔG=−827kJ mol−1 of O2, the minimum emf required to carry out electrolysis of Al2O3 is:
A
2.14V
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B
4.28V
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C
6.42V
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D
8.56V
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Solution
The correct option is A2.14V For 1 mole of O2, O2→23×3O2−
so that n=23×6=4
Hence ΔG=−nFE given E=ΔG−nF=−827000−4×96500=2.142V