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The rusting of iron takes place as follows :
2H+2e+12O2H2O(l);E=+1.23 V
Fe2++2eFe(s);E=0.44 V
Calculate ΔG for the net process.

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322 kJ mol1
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161 kJ mol1
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152 kJ mol1
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76 kJ mol1
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Solution

The correct option is C 322 kJ mol1
Fe(s)Fe2++2e;ΔG012H++12O2H2O(l);ΔG02Fe(s)+2H++12O2Fe2++H2O;ΔG03
Applying, ΔG01+ΔG02=ΔG03
ΔG03=(2F×0.44)+(2F×1.23)
ΔG03=(2×96500×0.44+2×96500×1.23)
ΔG03=322310 J
ΔG03=322 KJmol1

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