The E∘ for Cu2+/Cu+ ; Cu+/Cu,Cu2+/Cu are 0.15V, 0.50 V and 0.325 V respectively. The redox cell showing redox reaction 2Cu+→Cu2++Cu is made. The E∘ of this cell reaction and ΔG∘ may be:
All of these
2Cu+→Cu2++Cu;
Cell I :
Cu+→Cu2++e
Cu++e→Cu
2Cu+→Cu2++Cu
E∘=−0.15+0.50
=+0.35 V
n=1
Cell II:
Cu→Cu2++2e
2Cu++2e→2Cu
2Cu+→Cu2++Cu
E∘=−0.325+0.50
=+0.175 V
n=2