The standard redox potential for reactions Mn2++2e -----> Mn and Mn3+ +1e -----> Mn2+ are 2.36 and 1.51V respectively . What is the redox potential for the reaction Mn3++3e------> Mn ?
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Solution
Mn2++2e -----> Mn ------(1) standard redox potential.E01=2.36V
Mn3+ +1e -----> Mn2+------(2) standard redox potential.E1=1.51V
(1)+(2)
=>Mn3++3e------> Mn standard redox potential.Enet=E0+E1=2.36+1.51=3.87V