The electrode potential for Cu2+(aq)+e−→Cu+(aq) and Cu+(aq)+e−→Cu(s) are +0.15 V and +0.50 V respectively. The value of EoCu2+/Cu will be:
A
0.150 V
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B
0.500 V
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C
0.325 V
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D
0.65
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Solution
The correct option is C 0.325 V We know that: nE0halfcell=n1E01+n2E02
Given data: Cu2+(aq)+e−→Cu+(aq) n1=1&E01=0.15V Cu+(aq)+e−→Cu(s) n2=1&E02=0.50
We have to calculate E0 for Cu2++2e−→Cu(s) n=2
On putting all values we get 2E0Cu2+/Cu=0.15+0.50 E0Cu2+/Cu=0.325V