The half-cell reactions for rusting of iron are, 2H++12O2+2e−→2H2O,E∘=+1.23V, Fe2++2e−→Fe(s);E∘=−0.44V. ΔG∘(inkJ) for the reaction is :
A
− 76
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B
– 322
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C
– 122
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D
– 176
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Solution
The correct option is B – 322 2H++12O2+2e−→H2OFe2++2e−→Fe(s)(Subtracting)Fe(s)+2H++12O2→Fe2++H2O(E∘=1.23V)(E∘=−0.44V)(E∘=+1.67V) ΔG∘=−nFE∘ =−2×96500×1.67 =−322.31kJ