wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
3
You visited us 3 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The electrode potentials for Cu2+(aq)+eCu+(aq) and Cu2+(aq)+eCu(s) are+0.15 V and+0.50V respectively. The value of E0Cu2+/Cu will be:

A
0.150 V
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
0.500 V
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
0.325 V
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
0.650 V
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C 0.325 V
Cu2+(aq)+eCu+(aq) (i)
Cu+(aq)+eCu(s) (ii)
Adding (i) and (ii)
Cu2+(aq)+2eCu(s) (iii)
ΔG3=ΔG1+ΔG2
nFE3=nFE1nFE2
2FE3=1FE11FE2
2E3=E1+E2
2E3=0.15+0.5
2E3=0.65
E3=0.652=0.325 V

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Gibb's Energy and Nernst Equation
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon