The ERP for the reaction, 2Cl−(aq.)→Cl2(g)+2e−; at Pt electrode is:
The electrical work done during the reaction at 298 K: 2Hg(l)+Cl2(g)→Hg2Cl2(s),isGiven that E∘Cl2Cl−=1.36V;E∘Hg2Cl2Hg,Cl−=0.27V;PCl2=1 atm,