On the basis of information available from the reaction: 43Al+O2→23Al2O3ΔG=−827KJ/mol of O2. The minimum e.m.f. 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 A
2.14V
For 1 mole of O2 O2→23×3O2−n=4G∘=−nFE∘cellE∘=−ΔG∘nf=−8270004×96500=2.14V