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The standard reduction potentials of Cu2+/Cu and Cu2+/Cu+ are 0.337 V and 0.153 V respectively. The standard electrode potential of Cu+/Cu half-cell is:

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0.184 V
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0.827 V
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0.521 V
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0.490 V
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Solution

The correct option is C 0.521 V
The half-cell reactions are:
Cu2++2eCu, Eo=0.337 VΔG=nFEoΔG=2F×0.337 V
Cu2++2eCu, ΔG=2F×0.337 V...(i)

Cu+Cu2++e, Eo=0.153 VΔG=1F×0.153 V
Cu+Cu2++e ,ΔG=1F×0.153 V...(ii)

By adding (i) and (ii), we get
Cu++eCu ,ΔG=(2F×0.337 V)+(1F×0.153 V)=0.521F VAs, ΔG=nFEo0.521F V=FEoEo=0.521 V

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