On the basis of information available for the reaction: 43Al+O2→23Al2O3;△G=−827kJ/mol of O2 the minimum emf required to carry out an electrolysis of Al2O3 is: (Given: 1F=96500C).
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 Al→Al3++3e− 43molAl=43×3mole− ≡4mole− i.e., n=4 △G=−nFE −827×1000=−4×96500×E E=−2.14V.