What will be the E0 value for the given half cell reaction? Cr2+(aq)+2e−→Cr(s)
Given: E0 value for the half cell reaction, Cr3+(aq)+e−→Cr2+(aq);E0=−0.41V Cr3+(aq)+3e−→Cr(s);E0=−0.74V
A
+0.33V
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B
−1.15V
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C
−0.33V
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D
−0.91V
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Solution
The correct option is D−0.91V ΔG0=−nFE0
Cr3+(aq)+3e−→Cr(s)....(1);ΔG01=+3F×0.74 Cr3+(aq)+e−→Cr2+(aq)......(2);ΔG02=+F×0.41
Reversing equation (2), we get, Cr2+(aq)→Cr3+(aq)+e−.....(3);ΔG03=−F×0.41
Adding equation (1) and (3), we get, Cr2+(aq)+2e−→Cr(s).....(4);ΔG04=−2F×E0