Using the standard electrode potentials given in the Table, predict if the reaction between the following is feasible.
Ag(s) and Fe3+(aq)
Open in App
Solution
Oxidation half reaction is Ag(s)→Ag+(aq)+e−;E0=−0.80V. Reduction half reaction is Fe3+(aq)+e−→Fe2+(aq);E0=+0.77V. The net cell reaction is 2Fe3+(aq)+Ag(s)→2Fe2+(aq)+Ag+;E0=−0.03V. Since, the cell potential is negative, the reaction is not feasible.