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Calculate△G∘for each of the reactions

(a)Ag(s) and Mn2 +(aq)(b)Cl2(g) and Br-(aq)

Short Answer

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a. △G∘=382.14KJ/mol

b. △G∘=55.97KJ/mol

Step by step solution

01

Standard electrode potential and △G∘

For a redox reaction taking place, the standard reduction potential is the difference between the respective cell potential.

Ecell°=Ecathode°- Eanode°

The relation between and the standard electrode potential is given below.

△G∘=-nFE∘cell

Where,

n = number of electrons involved in the redox reaction

F = 96500 C/mol.

02

△G∘for Ag(s) and Mg2+(aq)

The redox reaction taking place between Ags  and  Mn+ 2aq is given below.

2Ag(s)+Mn2+→2Ag+(aq)+Mn(s)

Now, we have to write down the cathode and anode half-cell reaction along with their respective electrode potential.

2Ags→2Ag+aq+ 2e-                      E0anode=0.80 VMn+ 2aq+ 2e-→Mns                         E0cathode=-1.18 V

E∘cell=E∘Cathode-E∘anodeE∘cell=-1.18V-0.80VE∘cell=-1.98V

We know that,

△G∘=-nFE∘cell△G∘=-2×96500×-1.98△G∘=382.14KJ/mol

Hence△G∘=382.14KJ/mol.

03

△G∘for Cl2(g) and Br-(aq)

The redox reaction taking place between l2s  and  Br-aqis given below.

Cl2(s)+2Br-(aq)→2Cl-(aq)+Br2(l)

Now, we have to write down the cathode and anode half-cell reaction along with their respective electrode potential.

Cl2s+ 2e-→2Cl-aq                        E0cathode=1.36V2Br-aq    →Br2s+ 2e-                     E0anode=1.07 V

E∘cell=E∘reduction-E∘oxidationE∘cell=1.36-1.07VE∘cell=-0.29V

We know that.

△G∘=-nFE∘cell△G∘=-2.96500C/mol×0.29V△G∘=-55.97KJ/mol

hence △G∘=-55.97KJ/mol

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