Standard electrode potential of two half-reactions are given below: Fe2+⇌Fe;E∘=−0.44V Fe3+⇌Fe2+;E∘=+0.77V
If Fe2+,Fe3+ and Fe are kept together :
A
the concentration of Fe3+ increases
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B
the concentration of Fe3+ decreases
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C
the mass of Fe increases
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D
the concentration of Fe2+ decreases
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Solution
The correct option is B the concentration of Fe3+ decreases As, Fe3+⇌Fe2+;E∘=+0.77V it has positive value of emf so it is spontaneous reaction and Fe3+ converts into Fe2+ and Fe3+ concentration decreases but Fe2+ concentration increases.