The standard cell potential for the reaction Zn(s)+Cu2+(aq) Zn2+(aq)+Cu(s) is +1.10 V . The Gibbs free energy change during the reaction is (F=96500 . coulomb .mol-1 )

ABC26PH1012 · Electrochemistry

Subject: Physical Chemistry · Chapter: Electrochemistry · Topic: Electrochemistry – General · Exam: NET JUNE 2017 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The standard cell potential for the reaction $\mathrm{Zn}(\mathrm{s})+\mathrm{Cu}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq}) \Leftrightarrow \mathrm{Zn}^{2+}(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{s})$ is +1.10 V . The Gibbs free energy change during the reaction is $\left(\mathrm{F}=96500\right.$ coulomb $\left.\mathrm{mol}^{-1}\right)$

(a)$-21.2 \mathrm{kJ} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$

(b)$+212 \mathrm{kJ} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$

(c)$-212 \mathrm{kJ} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$

(d)$-212 \mathrm{J} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}$

Answer

Answer (as printed): C

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