The rusting of iron takes place as follows :2H⊕+2e−+12O2⟶H2O(l);E⊙=+1.23 VFe2++2e−⟶Fe(s);E⊙=−0.44 VCalculate ΔG⊙ for the net process.
The rusting of iron takes place as follows : 2H++2e+12O2→H2O(l);Eo=+1.23V
Fe2++2e→Fe(s);Eo=−0.44V