What is the standard electrode potential for the electrode MnO−4/MnO2 in solution :EoMnO−4/Mn2+=1.51volt,EoMnO2/Mn2+=1.23volt
A
0.7V
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B
3.33V
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C
1.70V
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D
2.5V
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Solution
The correct option is C1.70V MnO−4+8H++5e→Mn2++4H2O;Eo=1.51volt MnO2+4H++2e→Mn2++2H2O;Eo=1.23volt Subtract MnO−4+4H++3e→MnO2+2H2O;Eo=? Eo=5×1.51−2×1.233=7.55−2.453=5.093=1.70volt