The electrode potentials for Cu2+(aq)+e−→Cu+(aq)andCu2+(aq)+e−→Cu(s)are+0.15Vand+0.50V respectively. The value of E0Cu2+/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
0.650 V
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Solution
The correct option is C 0.325 V Cu2+(aq)+e−→Cu+(aq) (i) Cu+(aq)+e−→Cu(s) (ii)
Adding (i) and (ii) Cu2+(aq)+2e−→Cu(s) (iii) ΔG3=ΔG1+ΔG2 −nFE∘3=−nFE∘1−nFE∘2 −2FE∘3=−1FE∘1−1FE∘2 2E∘3=E∘1+E∘2 2E∘3=0.15+0.5 2E∘3=0.65 ⇒E∘3=0.652=0.325V