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

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

The correct option is A 322kJ mol1
Cathode : 2H(aq)+2e+12O2(g)H2O(l)
ΔG1=2×FE=2×F(1.23)
Anode: Fe(s)Fe2+(aq)+2e
ΔG2=2×FE=2×F(0.44)
2H(aq)+12O2(g)+Fe(s)H2O(l)+Fe2+(aq)
ΔGnet=[2F(1.23)]+[2F(0.44)]=322.3kJmol1

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