If standard emf of the cell, Cu|Cu²⁺(aq)|[Cu(NH₃)₄]²⁺, aq.NH₃|Cu is 0.35, then stability constant of the… · ABC26PH0384

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Electrochemistry · Topic: Nernst Cells · Exam: GATE 2005-2021 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

If standard emf of the cell, $\mathrm{Cu}|\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})\|[\mathrm{Cu(NH_3)_4}]^{2+}, \mathrm{aq.NH_3}|\mathrm{Cu}$ is 0.35, then stability constant of the formation cupric amine complex is
(a)$1.0 \times 10^{27}$
(b)$8.4 \times 10^{5}$
(c)$7.0 \times 10^{11}$
(d)$4.3 \times 10^{13}$
Answer
Answer: C ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

The source book printed no answer; this one was worked out and checked — see the explanation.

Explanation
log K_f = nE°/0.0592 = 2 × 0.35/0.0592 = 11.8 ⇒ K_f ≈ 7×10¹¹.

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