The rusting of iron takes place as follows : 2H++2e+12O2→H2O(l);Eo=+1.23V
Fe2++2e→Fe(s);Eo=−0.44V
E⊖cell=1.23−(−0.44)=1.67V
⇒ΔG⊖cell=nFE⊖cell=−2×96500×1.67Jmol−1
=−332.3kJmol−1