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The standard reduction potential for the half cell:

NO3(aq.)+2H+(aq.)+eNO2(g)+H2O is 0.78 V.

Calculate the reduction potential in 8M H+.


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0.43 V
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0.443 V
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0.886 V
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0.86 V
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Solution

The correct option is C 0.886 V
NO3+2H++eNO2+H2O

According to Nernst equation, E=Eo+0.0591log[NO3][H+]2[NO2]

Standard reduction potential Eo=0.78V

[NO3]=[NO2]=1

[H+]=8M

E=0.78+0.0591log(8)2=0.78+0.059log64

E=0.78+(0.059)(1.8062)=0.886V

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