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Consider the following Eo values = 0.77 V; = -0.14 V Under standard conditions the potential for the reaction (s) + 2(aq) 2(aq) + (aq) is :
- A1.68 V
- B0.63 V
- C0.91 V
- D1.40 V
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Correct answer: C
- Identify the half-reactions
Given standard reduction potentials:
The reaction is:
So:
- is reduced to
- is oxidized to
- Write cathode and anode reactions
Cathode (reduction):
Anode (oxidation):
The given reduction potential is:
Therefore, for oxidation:
its oxidation potential is:
- Calculate standard cell potential
Using
Alternatively,
- Check options
The correct option is:
So, Option C is correct.
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