The rusting of iron takes place as: 2H++2e−+12O2→H2O(l);Eo=+1.23V Fe2++2e−→Fe(s);Eo=−0.44V Thus, ΔGo for the net process is:
A
-322 kJ/mol
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B
-161 kJ/mol
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C
-1522 kJ/mol
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D
-76 kJ/mol
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Solution
The correct option is A -322 kJ/mol 2H++2e+12O2→H2O(l);Eo=+1.23V Fe2++2e→Fe(s);Eo=−0.44V For net cell reaction, Eo=EoOPFe+EoRPH2O=0.44+1.23=1.67V As we know, ΔG=−nFEo ∴ΔGo=−n×Eo×F=−2×1.67×96500 =−322.31kJ/mole